Afghan women

Security Council adopts Resolution 2681 on women’s UN work ban

📅 27 April 2023

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2681, condemning the Taliban ban on Afghan women working for the United Nations and calling for women’s full, equal and meaningful participation....

UNAMA documents rights abuses and hijab enforcement in Herat

📅 28 Juli 2026

UNAMA reported on human rights, cross-border civilian casualties and enforcement of hijab requirements in Herat for April–June 2026.

Security Council requests a special envoy for Afghanistan

📅 29 December 2023

Resolution 2721 requested a special envoy with human-rights and gender expertise following an independent assessment. It called for consultation with Afghan women and civil society while retaining...