Afghanistan, March 18 -- UN Women says this year was already harsh for Afghanistan's women, but worsening conflict with Pakistan has made conditions even worse. The agency said many civilian casualties in the recent violence were women and children, underscoring the growing toll on families already facing severe hardship.
According to the agency, more than 64,000 people in eastern Afghanistan have been affected, with more than half of them women and girls. Many women have been displaced several times within a year because of fighting and earthquakes, leaving them without shelter, clean water, healthcare and safety during flight.
UN Women said women on the move face risks of violence and abuse, legal uncertainty, and worsening access to se...