Afghan women need your support now more than ever. UN Women is committed to stand by them and deliver.
Afghan women and girls played a pivotal role throughout the history of their country. It is essential they continue to play this role and their hard-won rights are protected.
UN Women has been present in Afghanistan for over 10 years and will remain operational and engaged with our partners to provide life-saving services to Afghan women and girls, especially at this critical juncture for the country.
In 1919, Afghan women became eligible to vote before many other nations. The first girls’ school was opened in 1921 and the 1964 constitution ushered in equality for all.
The situation for Afghan women and children has continued to deteriorate since 2021. As of July 2024, 64% of women reported feeling "not at all" safe leaving their homes alone, compared to 2% of men. Additionally, Afghan women are twice as likely as men to be displaced due to eviction. Furthermore, in early 2024, over 429,000 cases of pneumonia among females were reported, highlighting significant health challenges. These statistics underscore the urgent need for continued support and intervention to protect the rights and well-being of Afghan women and children.
Women's rights in Afghanistan must have only one direction and that is forward.
UN Women stands firmly with the women and girls of Afghanistan in these difficult times, and we remain committed to supporting their safety and their full and free participation in the social, economic, and political life of the country.
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