Amnesty International calls on UNAMA to give priority to women’s rights in Afghanistan

Amnesty International has welcomed the one-year extension of UNAMA’s mission in Afghanistan and urged the head of UNAMA to prioritize the rights of women, girls, minorities, and address the humanitarian crisis in the country.

They emphasize the importance of UNAMA’s monitoring and reporting on the human rights situation and call for continued public reporting and pressure to repeal restrictive laws against women and girls’ rights.

Last night, the United Nations Security Council extended UNAMA’s mission in Afghanistan until March 17, 2025, in response to the dire humanitarian crisis and strict rules affecting women in the country.