The UK Mission to Afghanistan, citing the World Health Organization (WHO), stated that married Afghan women are subjected to physical violence, sexual abuse, and emotional harassment. According to the data, 46 per cent of married Afghan women have experienced physical violence.
In a post on the social media platform X on Tuesday, 13 May, the UK Mission stated: "46 percent of married Afghan women face physical abuse, 34 percent emotional abuse, and 6 percent sexual violence." It stressed the crucial role of men in ending such violence. Quoting a 29-year-old man from Paktika, Afghanistan, named Adam, it added: "Supporting women and girls is not a sign of weakness, it is a mark of true character. We must be their allies, friends, and advocates for their rights."
These concerns follow a recent report by the Afghanistan Analysts Network, which revealed that divorce has become nearly impossible for women under Taliban rule. The report noted that divorce remains a source of shame in Afghan society.
Furthermore, the situation for women continues to worsen due to domestic violence and the severe restrictions on their fundamental rights and freedoms.
