Women and girls in crisis : 2024 gender analysis of humanitarian sectors in Afghanistan /

Afghanistan: UN Women, 2025

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The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is unfolding against a backdrop of ongoing suppression of women's rights, where the needs of Afghan women and girls frequently remain unmet due to entrenched gender inequalities, systemic barriers, and deeply embedded cultural norms restricting their rights and participation across all aspects of society. Consequently, despite considerable efforts, existing humanitarian response plans risk overlooking the specific needs and vulnerabilities of women and girls in Afghanistan. This research brief provides a comprehensive analysis of the interplay between humanitarian efforts and the suppression of women's rights in Afghanistan. It emphasizes the critical necessity of integrating gender-responsive programming more robustly to effectively address existing gaps. Specifically designed to inform humanitarian cluster contributions to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2025, this brief utilizes up-to-date data to propose strategic adjustments for each cluster. These recommendations aim to ensure that humanitarian responses explicitly prioritize and adequately address the distinct needs of Afghan women and girls.

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