147 Afghan women prisoners graduate from rehab programs
Authorities say inmates completed courses in literacy, tailoring, agriculture, and Islamic studies as part of a reintegration push.
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Nearly 150 women incarcerated at Kabul’s Pul-i-Charkhi prison have completed a series of educational and vocational training programs aimed at rehabilitation and reintegration.
According to Pajhwok Afghan News, the initiative is part of a broader effort by the Office of the Prisons Administration (OPA) to uphold the legal and human rights of female inmates through access to education and skills training.
In total, 147 prisoners graduated from various courses, including literacy, tailoring, agriculture, carpet weaving, and Islamic studies. Thirty-two completed literacy classes, while others specialized in tailoring (12), agriculture (12), and carpet weaving (27). Religious studies were also offered, with inmates studying Qur’an recitation, the Prophet Muhammad’s biography, and prayer jurisprudence.
Maulvi Nazar Mohammad Naseri, head of education at the facility, described the prison as a “true center of knowledge and reform,” encouraging inmates to take advantage of religious and vocational training opportunities to better their lives and support their families.
Obaidullah Ikhlas, head of economic programs and strategic relations at OPA, said the government plans to provide employment opportunities for graduates of the vocational programs. “We will pay 60 percent of their wages in exchange for work they perform based on the skills they gained during their time in prison,” he added, emphasizing the importance of earning a lawful income even while incarcerated.
At the graduation ceremony, certificates and letters of appreciation were distributed by female teachers and representatives of the Ministry of Education, aiming to recognize the accomplishments of the inmates and motivate continued progress.
The program is part of ongoing efforts to reform Afghanistan’s prison system by focusing on education, self-sufficiency, and the rehabilitation of incarcerated women.
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