KABUL: The United Nations Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has released a report criticizing the Taliban government for imposing undue restrictions on Afghan women. Covering the period from August 15, 2021, to March 31, 2024, the report highlights significant human rights violations and governmental practices in Afghanistan.
UNAMA documented at least 1,033 incidents of human rights violations during this period, including 205 against women and 828 against men. The report expresses particular concern over restrictions imposed on women by the Afghan Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, stating that some of their methods have led to human rights violations.
The report also references Afghanistan’s membership and commitments to fulfill human rights obligations, urging the Taliban government to honor its promises made to the United Nations.
Previous UN quarterly reports on human rights in Afghanistan have also criticized widespread violations of women’s rights in the country.
The current report raises questions about whether the Taliban government will lift restrictions on women in response to UN pressure or continue its current stance.
Under Taliban rule, women and girls face severe restrictions on movement, education, and employment opportunities. These policies have led to Afghanistan ranking last in the Women’s Peace and Security Index.
