Five years after the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, women across the country face sweeping restrictions on education, work, movement and public life. The United Nations has described Afghanistan as the world’s worst country for women’s rights.
The UN’s description of Afghanistan as the world’s worst country for women’s rights underscores the severity of the constraints imposed by the Taliban. The restrictions cover education, work, movement and public life, leaving women increasingly marginalised across Afghan society.
As international aid funding falls, the UN is urging donors not to abandon programmes supporting Afghan women. The organisation has warned that without sustained financial support, many such programmes could be forced to close, removing crucial lifelines for the country’s women.
The UN’s appeal serves as a stark reminder of the fragile state of women’s rights in Afghanistan and the urgent need for continued donor support to prevent a further deterioration.
