Afghanistan, March 31 -- A new United Nations report says living conditions in Afghanistan are deteriorating sharply, with women and girls bearing the brunt of deepening repression and poverty.
The United Nations has said conditions in Afghanistan worsened significantly between August 2025 and January 2026, particularly for women and girls. The report, presented Monday at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, said nearly every area of civilian life, from education and work to healthcare and freedom of movement has come under growing strain.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said about 21.9 million people; nearly half of Afghanistan's population - will need humanitarian assistance this year. The report said the crisis has ...