Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021, the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan have been severely restricted.
The Taliban have issued at least 70 decrees and policies that directly target the autonomy, rights and daily lives of women and girls. Women face severe restrictions in accessing education, employment, reproductive rights, maternity care, mental health care and more.
Yet Afghan women continue to show remarkable resilience and courage. From the seemingly simple act of leaving their homes to the more complex tasks of running businesses, organizing communities, and fighting for equality, their resolve is unwavering and, in some cases, growing even stronger.
UN Women is on the ground in Afghanistan and supports Afghan women and girls every day. Photo: UN Women/Sayed Habib Bidell,
UN Women is on the ground in Afghanistan, supporting Afghan women and girls every day. Our strategy in the country focuses on investing in women – from scaling up support for women’s organizations and women humanitarian workers delivering life-saving services to investing in women-led businesses. This work is only possible with the strong support of our Afghan staff.
