In spite of legal and constitutional protections for women, violence against ...

In spite of legal and constitutional protections for women, violence against women and girls remains pervasive in Afghanistan. Improvements require the enforcement of laws — notably the law on the elimination of violence against women — that criminalize and penalize violence and harmful practices against women and girls. UNAMA will continue to work to improve protection and to promote the rights of Afghan women, including their participation in public life and peace and reconciliation processes and with regard to equal opportunities in education and employment. Similarly, we will continue our work for the benefit of Afghan children.