The Dutch foundation “Child Rights” has recently announced that Afghanistan has the worst status in terms of child rights among 194 countries in the world, with a score of 0.214 placing it at the bottom of the list.
In a statement, the Child Rights Foundation mentioned that this report was prepared in collaboration with Erasmus University Rotterdam, marking the second consecutive year that Afghanistan has occupied the lowest position in this index.
Erasmus University Rotterdam also stated in its 2025 report that Afghanistan was ranked at the bottom of the global child rights index that year.
The Child Rights Foundation emphasized in part of its report that this index assesses the respect for children’s rights in countries that are parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child each year.
This evaluation is based on aspects such as the right to life, health, education, protection, and a conducive environment for children’s rights. The 2026 report is the fourteenth annual report of this organization and covers 194 countries.
According to the 2026 index table, after Afghanistan, Chad and Guinea are also at the lowest ranks. On the other hand, Luxembourg, Iceland, and Monaco are at the top of the list as having the best conditions for protecting children’s rights according to this index.
The Child Rights Foundation warns in its report that children around the world face increasing threats, and war, abuse, and unsafe environments have put the rights, health, welfare, and future of millions of children at risk.
UNICEF has also warned in its humanitarian aid program for Afghanistan for 2026 that 21.9 million people, including 11.6 million children, need humanitarian assistance.
This organization states that the crisis of protecting children and other vulnerable groups in Afghanistan has deepened, with women, children, and youth facing increasing dangers.
According to UNICEF’s humanitarian situation report published in January this year, approximately 942,000 children under five will require treatment for severe acute malnutrition in 2026. In January alone, nearly 47,000 children were admitted to treatment centers for severe malnutrition.
UNICEF warns that these crises have disrupted children’s access to essential services, including education, healthcare, and other vital services.
