UN Women: Aid Cuts Leave Afghan Women at Greater Risk of Violence
Tawazon – UN Women has warned that just when Afghan women need support the most, major aid cuts are forcing the UN and partner organizations to reduce life-saving services for survivors of gender-based violence.
As the world marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, in a post shared on X, the agency said that the risk of violence against women in Afghanistan is rising rapidly. Severe restrictions on women’s movemnt, education, work and access to services have left many with no safety and no support.
UN Women stressed that flexible and sustained funding is urgently needed to keep essential protection programs running across Afghanistan.
According to UN Women, despite extraordinary obstacles, Afghan women continue to lead working to end violence, strengthening communities and building hope.
UN Women emphasized that this year’s global campaign, 16 Days of Activism, calls for immediate action to prevent GBV and to protect the rights, dignity and safety of Afghan women and girls.
“This #16Days campaign, we call for more investment in their safety and their futures,” said UN Women.
The agency uurged the international community to renewed solidarity with Afghan women and increased investment in concrete support, ensure flexible funding for gender-based violence prevention and response services, support women-led organizations and prioritize programs that reach women most at risk.
