New York, July 09: Afghan women are under sustained attack, not just by the Taliban themselves, but by deeply engrained cultural practices and customs, said a new UN report released today by Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi.
The 32-page report issued jointly by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) describes the extensive and increasing level of violence directed at women taking part in public life, as well as the “widespread occurrence” of rape against a backdrop of institutional failure and impunity.
“This report paints a detailed and deeply disturbing picture of the situation facing many Afghan women today,” said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay.
–PTI