A recent report from the United Nations Women’s Section indicates that Afghanistan remains among the countries with no available data on the presence of women in its political structures. The UN Women’s Section published a report titled "Women in Politics 2026," which examines the status of women's participation in the political power structures of 190 countries. Afghanistan is categorized alongside Guinea and Myanmar in the section labeled "exceptional circumstances or lack of accessible data." According to the findings of this report, while the global average of women's representation in parliaments reaches 27.4%, Afghanistan, due to the absence of an active parliament and the lack of official information, has not been ranked in the global standings for women's presence in legislative bodies. In this ranking, Rwanda holds the top position, with 63.8% of parliamentary seats allocated to women. Cuba follows with 57.2%, and Nicaragua comes next with 55%. The report also reveals that Afghanistan has been removed from the list of countries regarding women's representation in government cabinets, alongside North Korea and Myanmar, as there is no accessible information about women's presence in their cabinets. Before the return of the interim government to power in 2021, women held approximately 27% of the seats in Afghanistan's House of Representatives, equivalent to 68 seats out of a total of 250 designated for women according to the constitution. However, women are now excluded from all formal political decision-making structures. Additionally, this report shows that globally, women's presence in the highest political offices remains limited; only 10.6% of countries have a female head of state, and 10.9% have a female prime minister. Meanwhile, women’s rights experts have repeatedly warned that the complete exclusion of women from political power structures has made Afghanistan one of the few countries in the world where women have no official role in political decision-making processes and public representation; a situation that has significantly widened the gap between this country and global trends in women's political participation.

The United Nations has recently reported that nearly 50 people are killed or injured each month due to unexploded ordnance from the war in Afghanistan. In a message published on their X account, the humanitarian section of this organization stated that nearly 80% of the victims of unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan are children. The organization has warned about the reduction in funding for mine clearance programs in Afghanistan and noted that its activities in the country have been limited. The humanitarian section of the United Nations emphasized that Afghan citizens should live in safety, free from the fear of mine and ordnance explosions. Afghanistan is one of three countries with the highest contamination from mines and unexploded ordnance; a situation exacerbated by a lack of funding for mine clearance and insufficient awareness among citizens, especially children, making them vulnerable. According to UN statistics, about 3.3 million people in Afghanistan live near areas contaminated with mines and explosive materials. Explosions of munitions left over from decades of war in Afghanistan continue to be a major cause of civilian casualties, particularly among children. The human rights organization "Tolerance" reported that in 2025, at least 79 people were killed and 85 others injured due to landmine explosions and unexploded ordnance. This organization emphasized that the victims included 30 men, 6 women, and 43 children, highlighting the high vulnerability of children to this threat. At the same time, the Disaster Management Authority announced that from April 2025 to March 2026, a total of 225 incidents related to mines and unexploded ordnance were recorded across Afghanistan. The announcement stated that these incidents resulted in 96 deaths and 378 injuries, once again highlighting the widespread danger posed by explosive remnants of war.

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has recently announced that it has supported over 9,000 small and medium-sized businesses led by women in Afghanistan through funding, training, and market access. In a message posted on its X account, the organization stated that its joint programs have so far supported more than 16,000 small and medium enterprises in Afghanistan. The UN Assistance Mission emphasized that over 9,000 of these businesses are led by women. The statement continued that this support includes providing capital, specialized training, and facilitating access to markets. It is worth mentioning that women and girls have faced extensive restrictions in the job market in recent years. As a result of these limitations, many have turned to private work. Over the past five years, several organizations and institutions have attempted to support women and girls by providing job opportunities through this avenue. It should be noted that the current government, after taking control of Afghanistan, has deprived women and girls of education and schooling. In its latest restriction, it closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, while the healthcare sector across Afghanistan is facing a shortage of personnel. This action by the current government has resulted in millions of female students being unable to receive education and schooling. Additionally, women have been banned from going to gyms, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a male guardian, working in domestic and international NGOs, and even in UN offices in Afghanistan.

Shahrbanu Sadat, a female director from Afghanistan, has won three film awards from Spain and France in just one day with her feature film "No Good Man Exists." Ms. Sadat announced her winning of these three film awards by posting an image on her Facebook account. She further stated that with "No Good Man Exists," she won the "Best Director" and the "Audience Award" at the Valencia International Film Festival known as "Cinema Jove" in Spain. Additionally, she emphasized that her film also won the "Jury Prize" at the "Biarritz - Nouvelle Vague" film festival in France. Shahrbanu Sadat described winning three film awards for "No Good Man Exists" in one day as a "remarkable event." The young Afghan director has made several short and feature films. She gained fame with her films "The Orphanage" and "Wolf and Sheep." In 2016, this female director from Afghanistan received the "Art of Cinema" award for her first feature film titled "Wolf and Sheep." "No Good Man Exists" is a romantic comedy-drama that had its world premiere in February of this year at the Berlin International Film Festival. So far, the film has received widespread acclaim from critics and audiences at various prestigious European festivals, and its screening continues in cinemas across different countries.

The United Nations Development Programme has recently announced that the Taliban government's restrictions on the work of women and girls have reduced Afghanistan's Gross Domestic Product by approximately two billion dollars and decreased the per capita income of households by nearly 50%. In a published report, the agency stated that despite extensive restrictions, most women entrepreneurs remain committed to continuing their economic activities. The report noted that the employment rate for women in Afghanistan in 2023 was only seven percent; however, increasing restrictions on women's employment and mobility have made small businesses one of the few sources of livelihood for about 80 percent of female-headed households. It further stated that from 2022 until now, approximately 80,000 women-owned businesses have benefited from training, financial assistance, access to new markets, energy, and digital services; support that has led to the creation of over 400,000 job opportunities. The UN Development Programme emphasized that women and girls' businesses in Afghanistan have not only generated income but have also become spaces for empowerment, solidarity, psychological support, and the expansion of women's professional networks. In a survey of more than 600 women-owned companies, the agency found that the implementation of the "Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice" law in 2024 has made women's economic activities more difficult. According to this survey, nearly half of the women reported that this law has increased their business costs and mobility restrictions, while more than a quarter of respondents mentioned strict limitations regarding dress code and gender segregation. Despite these challenges, 76 percent of women entrepreneurs stated that they intend to continue their activities, with only six percent indicating a likelihood of closing their businesses. The report also mentioned that difficulties in accessing bank loans, lack of collateral, unregistered assets in women's names, and insufficient skills in finance, marketing, and management are among the main obstacles to the growth of women's businesses in Afghanistan. This comes at a time when the current government, since regaining power in August 2021, has imposed extensive restrictions on education, employment, and the social presence of women. International organizations have repeatedly warned that these policies not only violate women's rights but also have severe consequences for Afghanistan's economy and have brought women's participation in the labor market to its lowest level in recent years.

On the occasion of the International Day of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has recently announced that women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan are models of resilience. This organization shared stories from several Afghan women entrepreneurs on its X account, stating that despite all the hardships, they remain examples of resilience and perseverance. Mozhgan Mohammadi, a mother of five who manages a tailoring company in Herat, told the UNDP, "I am proud to have built this company." The UNDP added that Ms. Mohammadi also oversees a community center rebuilt by the European Union and the organization in the village of "Deh Mir Sad" in the Pashtun Zarghun district of Herat. Previously, the UNDP stated that it continues to support micro, small, and medium enterprises in Afghanistan. While this organization emphasizes support for women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan, the current government has deprived women and girls of education and training since taking control of Afghanistan. In its latest restriction, it closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, even as the health sector across Afghanistan faces a shortage of personnel. This government's action has resulted in millions of schoolgirls being unable to continue their education. Additionally, women have been banned from going to sports clubs, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a male guardian, and working in domestic and international NGOs, as well as even in UN offices in Afghanistan. According to reports, if this ban continues, nearly four million girls may be deprived of education by 2030.