UN Pledges Continued Support For Afghan Women & Girls Ahead Of Women’s Day

On the eve of 8 March, International Women’s Day, UN-Habitat has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women and girls in Afghanistan.

The organisation’s representative in Afghanistan emphasised that the UN stands in solidarity with Afghan women, continually supporting their rights and inclusion.

In a video message, Stephanie Loose, UN-Habitat’s representative, stated: “We stand in solidarity with Afghan women and girls, reaffirming our commitment to their rights, inclusion, and empowerment.”

Loose highlighted the UN’s efforts to improve living conditions across both urban and rural areas in Afghanistan. She pointed to several programmes implemented by UN-Habitat, noting that a better home, a safer neighbourhood, and improved access to essential services—such as water, education, and health—have a profound impact on the lives of Afghan women and girls.

This commitment comes amid growing concerns over the deteriorating situation for women and girls in Afghanistan, who continue to face systemic discrimination that has worsened over time. Earlier, a group of Afghan women protesters in Pakistan criticised the ongoing conditions and demanded that the voices of women and girls be heard.