IN KABUL, UNESCO CHIEF SPOTLIGHTS AFGHANISTAN’S EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL GAINS

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IN KABUL, UNESCO CHIEF SPOTLIGHTS AFGHANISTAN'S EDUCATIONAL AND
CULTURAL GAINSNew York, May 20 2013 1:00PMEducation is not against
any religion, the head of the United Nations educational and cultural
agency told Afghan authorities and families during a visit to the
country to promote learning for women and girls, and to highlight the
importance of Afghan cultural heritage as a vital economic asset.

"Providing education to girls and women is not against religious
beliefs," <"http://www.unesco.org/new/en/media-services/single-view/news/with_the_girls_of_afghanistan_the_pen_is_the_sword/">said
Director General of the United Nations Education, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Irina Bokova, wrapping up a three-day
<"http://unama.unmissions.org/Default.aspx?tabid=12254&ctl=Details&mid=15756&ItemID=36831&language=en-US">visit
to the country. "It enhances their opportunities to contribute to the
development of their societies, to feel an integral part of them, and
to benefit their families."

In the capital, Kabul, Ms. Bokova visited the Ayesha-e-Durrani High
School, named after the first Afghan women to open a school for local
girls. Shuttered and damaged just a decade ago, today 1,600 students
are enrolled in the school which includes computer and science
laboratories.

"Here in this school I see the results of our work," said Mrs. Bokova.
"I have come here with a strong message of support. You are a country
of ancient traditions and young talent."

Despite positive changes in the education sector, three million Afghan
children remain out of school. Of these, 70 per cent of these are
girls, according to the latest figures cited by the UN Assistance
Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).

During a meeting with President Hamid Karzai and other senior
officials, Ms. Bokova praised the Government for promoting girls'
education and enhancing literacy in the country and reiterated
UNESCO's continued support on such issues.

She also noted that while difficult to change mindsets and
traditional, Afghan women need to be given assurances that they are
full members of society.

Before returning to Paris today, Mrs. Bokova met with students and
workers in Afghanistan's cultural sector, and toured the country's
rebuilt National Museum.

UNESCO has been working with the museum, whose curators preserved some
archaeological pieces by hiding them during decades of war, to create
programmes that showcase Afghanistan's vast and unique cultural
legacy. Recently some important historical sites have come under
threat from mining interests and the Director General urged
authorities to step up their efforts to preserve the country's
heritage.

"Countries across the world strive to reconcile modernity and
preservation of their cultural heritage assets," she said. "The
cultural heritage of Afghanistan will be the future economic and
social asset of your country, it will provide self confidence and
pride to the people of Afghanistan."May 20 2013 1:00PM
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