UN Women Unveils Comprehensive Gender Index Highlighting Afghan Women's Struggles

June 17, 2025 - 13:00

In a groundbreaking report, UN Women has released the 2024 Afghanistan Gender Index, marking the most extensive assessment of women's empowerment and gender equality in the country since the Taliban's return to power. The findings reveal a stark reality for young Afghan women, with nearly 80% facing exclusion from education, employment, and vocational training opportunities.

This alarming statistic underscores the ongoing challenges that women in Afghanistan encounter in their quest for basic rights and opportunities. The report highlights the systemic barriers that have intensified since the Taliban's takeover, severely limiting women's access to essential services and participation in public life.

The Gender Index aims to shed light on the multifaceted issues affecting Afghan women and to advocate for targeted interventions to improve their situation. As the international community grapples with the implications of these findings, the urgency for action to support women's rights in Afghanistan has never been more critical.