The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan has recently announced that in 2025, out of more than 37,000 individuals covered by addiction treatment programs, 13,700 were women who benefited from treatment, rehabilitation, and psychological and livelihood support services.
In a report released the organization stated that its joint projects provided addiction treatment and rehabilitation services to over 37,000 people last year.
The report noted that among these, 13,700 women received services related to addiction treatment, rehabilitation, psychosocial support, prevention, reintegration, and livelihood assistance.
The UN Assistance Mission emphasized that these programs aim to help individuals and families rebuild their lives and reduce the harms caused by drug dependence.
It continued to state that Afghanistan still faces a widespread addiction challenge, and international organizations, including the United Nations, are working to strengthen the process of recovery and reintegration of individuals suffering from addiction into society through the implementation of treatment and support programs.
In Afghanistan, many women lack adequate access to treatment services, especially in the area of addiction recovery. Social restrictions, stigma, and discrimination against women, along with a weak healthcare system and a shortage of specialized centers, have resulted in many women suffering from addiction being deprived of necessary assistance or seeking treatment too late.
