The UN Women section has announced that despite widespread restrictions and instability across Afghanistan, it will continue to provide services to the women and girls of the country.
Susan Ferguson, the UN Special Representative for Women in Afghanistan, stated in a press release that this organization operates in the most critical situation for women’s rights in the world and is striving to reach hundreds of thousands of women and girls in need.
Ms. Ferguson emphasized, “Despite the restrictions on women and girls and the ongoing conflicts, regardless of the circumstances, the UN Women section remains in Afghanistan and continues to provide its services.”
She called on the international community to continue supporting Afghan women and girls and to prevent the “normalization” of this situation.
According to reports, following recent attacks, over 64,000 individuals have been affected during the escalation of conflicts with Pakistan, more than half of whom are women and girls.
Many women have been forced to flee for the second or third time in the past year.
The UN Women section also reported a serious funding shortfall, stating that nearly $500 million is needed to continue its programs in Afghanistan in 2026.
This organization has called for immediate support from the global community to address the needs of Afghan women.
Furthermore, 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, while the health sector across Afghanistan faces a shortage of personnel.
This action by the current government has resulted in millions of schoolgirls being deprived of education and training.
