OCHA, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for Afghanistan, has warned that severe restrictions against women and girls are causing an increase in child marriage rates, gender-based violence, and child labor.
In a report published on its website, the organization stated that the harsh restrictions imposed on the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan have exacerbated existing vulnerabilities.
The report from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs indicates that the implementation of restrictions against women and girls in Afghanistan has intensified the situation for those who are currently enduring the greatest crisis.
The organization also noted a decrease in humanitarian funding, stating that by mid-2025, the humanitarian needs and response plan for Afghanistan is only 18% funded.
The report mentions that currently, more than 420 health centers across Afghanistan have closed, halting access to primary health care for three million people.
This international organization has warned about the continuation of this trend, emphasizing that nearly 300 nutrition centers have shut down, leading to the cessation of lifesaving treatment for 80,000 malnourished children and mothers.
Furthermore, it states that the reduction in funding has disrupted assistance for millions across the country, including women and girls, displaced communities, children, returnees, and other vulnerable groups.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs added that services for 3.3 million people, including children and individuals with disabilities, are no longer available.
OCHA has called on donors and financial supporters to increase flexible and timely funding for the response plan and humanitarian needs in Afghanistan.
