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Zamin, January 6, 2026

Afghanistan recognized as the worst country in the world for women

The safety of women in the country and the way they are treated are significantly lower compared to other countries, and women are part of the most vulnerable and unprotected social group in Afghanistan.

Women in Afghanistan

In the annual report of the research, dated December 31, 2025, it was noted that after Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan, Haiti, and Burundi had the lowest ratings regarding women's safety and their rights. In Afghanistan, the social situation of women was evaluated based on three main criteria: inclusivity, justice, and safety. The safety of women in the country and the way they are treated are significantly lower compared to other countries, and women are part of the most vulnerable and unprotected social group in Afghanistan.

Due to numerous restrictions on women's rights to education and employment, their access to basic services and humanitarian aid is severely limited. This situation has placed Afghanistan in one of the lowest spots in the UN Gender Development Index, just after Yemen.

Furthermore, Afghanistan’s streets are not considered safe for women. The "Taliban" interim government strictly controls women’s behavior in public spaces, which restricts their freedom of movement, increasing the instability and insecurity in the country.

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