There have been cases of suspected gas poisoning at three girls' schools in Afghanistan. Earlier this year, Afghani girls attending school were sprayed with acid, resulting in scarring and discoloration on their faces, as well as damage to their eyesight.
Globally, it's not always easy for girls to go to school (not only in 'developing' nations but also those that get classified as 'developed'), and that is why I'll link back here to the United Nations Girls Education Initiative (UNGEI). I posted about this initiative a few months ago, and while I still want to press a bit more on the concept of education and what it is to engage in intervention, I have a vested interest as an educator and long-time student in emphasizing the seriousness of gender differences and disparities in diverse kinds of educational processes. What is at stake for girls who desire education?
*Unfortunately, I can't claim the title - credit to De La Soul.
