gender inequality in women

What percentage of women in Afghanistan are illiterate?

90% of women are illiterate.

What is the mean school attendance for girls in Afghanistan?

1.2 years.

What percentage of women in Afghanistan are illiterate?

90% of women are illiterate.

What is the mean school attendance for girls in Afghanistan?

1.2 years.

What percentage of women are economically active in Afghanistan?

Only 15.8% of women are economically active.

What is the rate of domestic violence experienced by women in Afghanistan?

87% of women experience domestic violence.

What is the maternal mortality rate in Afghanistan?

400 deaths per 100,000 live births.

How often does a woman die from pregnancy-related causes in Afghanistan?

1 woman dies every 2 hours.

What is the contraceptive prevalence rate among women in Afghanistan?

Only 18.6%.

What is the average number of children per woman in Afghanistan?

5.3 children per woman.

What percentage of girls are married by age 16 in Afghanistan?

60% of girls are married by age 16; 80% in rural areas.

What legal protections were established to combat gender-based violence in Afghanistan?

The EVAW law (2009) banned forced marriage, rape, etc.

What was the percentage of female Members of Parliament in Afghanistan before the Taliban's return in 2021?

27.5% of MPs were women.

What significant change occurred regarding girls' education after the Taliban's return in 2021?

Bans on girls' secondary education were reintroduced.

How many safe houses were funded by UNICEF for victims of domestic abuse in Afghanistan?

14 safe houses.

What was the percentage of female seats in Parliament globally compared to Afghanistan?

Global average is 21.8%, while Afghanistan had 27.5%.

What was the impact of the USAID scholarship fund on women's education in Afghanistan?

Supported 580 women in higher education.

What is the significance of Habiba Sarabi in Afghanistan's political history?

She was the 1st female governor of Bamiyan.

What was the total amount of micro-loans given to women by USAID?

100,000 micro-loans totaling $85.7 million.

What cultural practice affects women's freedom of movement in Afghanistan?

Women must travel with a male relative (muharam).

What is the impact of forced/arranged marriages on education for girls in Afghanistan?

Early marriage leads to no continued education and health risks.

What are some consequences of gender inequality in Afghanistan?

Entrenches poverty, sustains high birth & maternal mortality rates, perpetuates dependence on men, increases human trafficking, child marriage, & gender-based violence.

What strategies were implemented to tackle gender inequality in Afghanistan before 2021?

Legal reforms, economic empowerment through micro-loans, educational scholarships, and protection from abuse.