Half of women’s organizations in crisis zones risk closure within six months

Half of women’s organizations in crisis zones risk closure within six months

Across 73 countries, 308 million people now rely on humanitarian aid – a number that continues to rise. Women and girls are disproportionately affected by these crises, facing preventable pregnancy-related deaths, malnutrition, and alarming levels of sexual violence. Despite the growing need, the humanitarian system is facing severe funding shortfalls, threatening life-saving services for women […]

Afghanistan’s socioeconomic crisis deepens amid crackdown on women’s rights

Afghanistan’s socioeconomic crisis deepens amid crackdown on women’s rights

As the Afghan economy faces stalled local production and weak job creation, Afghanistan continues to heavily rely on imports and international assistance. “UNDP’s current analysis and new data indicate the continuation of a deeply troubling trajectory for the Afghan people, who have been grappling with extreme vulnerability over the past decade,” said Kanni Wignaraja, UN […]

Afghanistan: Taliban restrictions on women’s rights intensify

Afghanistan: Taliban restrictions on women’s rights intensify

The mission continued to receive reports that Afghan women are being denied the opportunity to join the workforce, are unable to access services without a male relative while girls are still deprived of their right to education. Since the Taliban took over the country from the democratically-elected Government in August 2021, women and girls have […]