Women in Afghanistan Face a Total Lack of Autonomy

Women in Afghanistan Face a Total Lack of Autonomy

Nearly four years ago, the Taliban took control of Afghanistan and issued a series of edicts that significantly restricted women’s rights nationwide. This has resulted in a multifaceted humanitarian crisis, one marked by a notable decline in civic freedoms, stunted national development, and a widespread lack of basic services. On June 17, UN-Women published its …

8pm News 24 June 2025

At the United Nations Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, members addressed the U.N.’s “mosaic approach” to resolving the country’s crisis, as well as the deeply concerning state of human rights—particularly restrictions on women and girls. Several nations emphasized that dialogue with the Taliban has yet to yield results. During the session, UNAMA (the U.N. Mission in Afghanistan), U.N. Women, and the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Hu…

Afghan Women Have Not Given Up, Nor Can We, Says UN Women Chief

Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, has urged the international community not to look away from the suffering of Afghan women, who continue to endure severe restrictions under Taliban rule. The post Afghan Women Have Not Given Up, Nor Can We, Says UN Women Chief appeared first on KabulNow.

UN warns of severe Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan - Khaama Press

UN officials report Afghanistan faces severe humanitarian needs, with widespread hunger, malnutrition, water shortages, and educational restrictions, especially for girls. Joyce Msuya, the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, highlighted the ongoing and severe humanitarian needs facing the people of Afghanistan. Speaking at the UN Security Council on Monday, June 23, she outlined how de…

Afghanistan in crisis: the role of the international community

An estimated 23 million Afghans, more than half the population, now require life-saving assistance. Decades of conflict, economic collapse, climate shocks, and a breakdown in basic services have left the country in deep crisis. Taliban-imposed restrictions, especially on women’s rights, have further worsened the situation. The humanitarian emergency was central to discussions this week in Brussels at the EU Senior Officials Meeting on Afghanista…