September 17, 2025

Kabul: UN Women strongly reaffirms calls for the de facto authorities to lift restrictions preventing Afghan women staff and contractors from accessing UN premises in Afghanistan. The organization emphasizes the importance of allowing Afghan women to continue their essential work in the country.

According to UN Women, the restrictions come at a time when Afghan women are providing urgent humanitarian assistance and essential services, particularly in earthquake-affected areas of eastern Afghanistan. These services are also critical for those …