UN Women has announced in the latest case that it is supporting Afghan refugee women who have returned from Iran and Pakistan in cooperation with the Government of Japan.
The organization posted a statement on its X account today (Sunday, March 23) that $826,666 has been allocated to support women returnees.
In part of its statement, UN Women emphasized that this initiative is trying to rebuild the lives of women returnees in Afghanistan.
The statement states that these services will be provided to women and girls in eastern and southern Afghanistan.
The UN further added: “This project will provide livelihood assistance and support and protection services through the creation of safe spaces for women, and will help maintain their dignity, ensure security and sustainable recovery.”
International organizations have also reported that in 2025 alone, more than 2.5 million Afghan citizens returned from Iran and Pakistan, 42 percent of whom are women and children.
Women and girls who are deported from Iran and Pakistan also face restrictions on education, work, and personal freedoms in Afghanistan. In addition, employment for men has also decreased sharply, and the Afghan people are facing a food crisis.
