{
  "id": 5014175,
  "title": "After fleeing Afghanistan to continue educating girls, SOLA opens a permanent school in Rwanda",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/after-fleeing-afghanistan-to-continue-educating-girls-sola-opens-a-5014175",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T04:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/shabana-basijrasikh-sola-afghanistan-rwanda-e79c349dde12536ae789a344dfb86d0a"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shabana Basij-Rasikh, co-founder and president of the School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA), has opened a permanent school in Rwanda to continue educating Afghan girls. SOLA moved from its temporary location in a hotel in Rwanda to a brand new campus after the group of 250 arrived in Rwanda four days after fleeing Afghanistan.\n\nThe sign \"School of Leadership of Afghanistan, SOLA\" marks the new campus, which serves as a permanent home for the girls. Basij-Rasikh expressed her gratitude for the welcome received in Rwanda. SOLA resumed classes at the hotel, which became the temporary school, four days after its arrival.\n\nMillions of Afghan girls are deprived of education, according to a United Nations report. The Taliban's restrictions on girls' education remain in place, barring them from attending school beyond the sixth grade. Basij-Rasikh shared that the girls at SOLA celebrate their opportunity to learn while mourning the denied chance for Afghan girls at home, including child marriage.\n\nThe school's location is kept secret for safety reasons. The Taliban spokesperson mentioned that Afghanistan is paying attention to education, with over 10 million students currently enrolled in schools, universities, and institutes. However, the Taliban has stated it is working to establish conditions for girls and women to attend classes according to Islamic Sharia laws.",
  "summary": "Shabana Basij-Rasikh smiles as she points to the sign in the middle of campus: School of Leadership of Afghanistan, SOLA, a home in Rwanda. The sign, like the campus, is virtually brand new – with classes…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "After fleeing Afghanistan to continue educating girls, SOLA opens a permanent school in Rwanda",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/after-fleeing-afghanistan-to-continue-educating-girls-sola-opens-a",
        "published": "2026-09-02T04:06:47.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}