Afghan women have been fighting for their rights for decades, but the Taliban's return to power has made their situation worse than ever. They are almost completely denied any access to education, work and health services. Through a low-threshold approach, we support them in broadening their scope for action.
Afghanistan ranks 180th on the Human Development Index, placing it among the lowest-ranked countries. Maternal mortality is almost 100 times higher than in Switzerland, and access to health services is severely limited, with just three doctors per 10,000 people.
According to the latest available data from the Gender Inequality Index, Afghanistan ranks 168th out of 193 countries. However, the data always lags behind reality. By now, the country is likely to rank among the very lowest in the Index.
We have been engaged in Afghanistan since 2007. As the Taliban continue to make our work increasingly difficult, we are currently supporting one project to strengthen women’s agency. Its low-threshold approach enables women to empower themselves.
With your donation, you help us strengthen the rights of women in Afghanistan. We are committed to supporting girls and women despite the extremely challenging situation, as the need is immense.
Programme Manager, Afghanistan
