The WeWorld report[1] 8 analyses the impact of humanitarian crises on women, girls and young girls in eight countries with an in-depth section dedicated to Afghanistan. The WeWorld interventions and their operational modalities are also presented.
The Government of Italy has funded six projects implemented by Civil Society Organizations within the “Emergency Initiative for the Most Vulnerable Segments of the Afghan Population” program, one of which is executed by WeWorld.
The report was produced within this intervention and highlights the importance of strengthening the role of women and girls in the recovery phase following an emergency.
Protracted crises exacerbate gender inequalities and in Afghanistan the humanitarian emergency is interlinked with systematic human rights violations, especially of women and girls, dramatically increasing their vulnerability.
They cannot continue school beyond the sixth year, leave home if not accompanied, their voice is muted and they have restrictions to work. This results in high exposure to early marriage, sexual exploitation, domestic violence, unpaid work, malnutrition and mental illness.
The voices and accounts given in the report also show the resilience and agency of Afghan women in the face of such adversity, and affirm their determination to tackle the challenges of the present for a future that sees them as active protagonists of social change.
The report concludes with actionable recommendations, underlining the need to address systemic inequalities and integrate women’s and girls’ voices at every stage of humanitarian response, Adopting a transformative gender approach to promote long-term recovery and peace.
[1] Il Suo Futuro a Rischio. Il Costo delle Crisi Umanitarie su Donne e Ragazze. WEWORLD, Her Future at Risk, the Cost of Humanitarian Crises on Women and Girls. Focus. Afghanistan Dual Crisis, March 2025
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