UNICEF: Helping children return to school in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan, 24 March 2008 -- Afganistan continues to progress in the field of education, as more than six million children attended the first day of school last week -- including approximately 800,000 children who are now enrolled for the first time in their lives.

Communities in war-torn Afghanistan have been working to overcome violence and other obstacles which can hinder children from attending school. Despite the often difficult environment, student enrolment in the country continues to rise.

To read the full story, visit: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/afghanistan_43350.html

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