Women's Health and Human Rights in Afghanistan

Z. Rasekh, H.M. Bauer, M. Manos, V. Lacopino

The current health and human rights status of women described in this report suggests that the combined effects of war-related trauma and human rights abuses by Taliban officials have had a profound effect on Afghan women's health. Moreover, support for women's human rights by Afghan women suggests that Taliban policies regarding women are incommensurate with the interests, needs, and health of Afghan women (8 pages, for historical reference)

Key wordshuman rights / mental health / women

CountriesAfghanistan

CategoryPublication