UN Women pledges to stay and support Afghan women amid severe rights crackdown
UN Women has vowed to continue its efforts in Afghanistan despite the country facing one of the world's most severe crises in women’s rights. The agency reported that in 2025 alone, it helped over 350,000 women and girls access critical services such as healthcare and legal aid, while supporting nearly 200 women-led civil society organizations. The Taliban's strict restrictions have made it extremely difficult to deliver these services, especially given that women’s programs must be run exclusively by female staff. This creates operational hurdles amid growing instability and rights violations. Afghan women and girls remain disproportionately affected by these restrictions,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Mar 2026 22:09
