Kabul (HRNW)- Five years after US forces withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban returned to power, concerns over the country’s humanitarian situation and human rights conditions continue to grow, with women and girls facing some of the most severe restrictions.
According to reports, the Taliban authorities have imposed extensive restrictions on women’s rights, including access to education. UNESCO estimates that approximately 2.4 million Afghan girls are currently out of school.
The humanitarian crisis is also affecting children, with available data indicating that around one in every 10 Afghan children is severely malnourished. The United Nations has urged the international community to maintain financial support for programs assisting women and vulnerable communities in Afghanistan.
UN Special Representative for Women in Afghanistan Susan Ferguson warned that around half of the 74 organizations working on women’s issues could be forced to shut down because of funding shortages. She said an international appeal for $1.7 billion in humanitarian assistance has received only about 25 percent of the required funding.
The UN has called on governments and international donors to continue supporting Afghan women as restrictions on their education, employment and other fundamental rights remain a major concern.
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