Girls’ Education Summit Wants Schools in Kurram Reopened

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PESHAWAR: A Girls’ Education Summit convened here by the Social Welfare and Women Development Department in collaboration with Blue Veins organization highlighted critical challenges and potential solutions for girls’ education in Kurram district.

The summit placed a strong emphasis on tackling learning poverty and exploring alternative educational avenues for girls whose schooling has been disrupted by the prevailing law and order situation in Kurram.

Addressing the attendees, Minister for Social Welfare and Women Development, Syed Qasim Ali Shah, underscored the provincial government’s awareness of the severe impact the security situation in Kurram has had on women, girls, and other vulnerable populations.

“The girls of Kurram will not be forgotten. We are actively working to address the education crisis and resolve broader law and order challenges,” said the minister.

Minister for Elementary and Secondary Education, Faisal Khan Tarakai, stressed the immediate need for action, stating, “Opening all schools in Kurram, with a specific focus on girls’ education, is our priority. We are dedicated to connecting girls to alternative learning pathways where physical schooling is not currently feasible. Our mission is clear: to leave no one behind.”

Qamar Naseem, Programme Manager of Blue Veins, conveyed solidarity with the girls of Kurram and advocated for a collaborative approach. “The girls of Kurram are not merely victims of present challenges; they are resilient, determined, and full of potential.”

A young girl from Kurram voiced deep anxieties of her peers regarding their uncertain futures. “We are not asking for favours; we are demanding our right to education,” she passionately declared.

She said, “Our dreams should not be extinguished in silence. Immediate action is crucial to ensure that the hopes and aspirations of girls of Kurram do not fade away. We deserve a future.”

The summit concluded with a firm and unified commitment from senior government officials and the Education Department. They assured participants that all necessary and urgent steps will be undertaken to reopen all schools in Kurram, including those specifically for girls.

Published in News Daily on 02-May-2025.

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