Is the women, peace, and security agenda still relevant for Afghanistan?

Looks at the progress and setbacks of women’s rights in Afghanistan.

From:: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published: 14 November 2025

Country:: Afghanistan
Document Type:: Briefing
Theme:: Governance and Conflict
First published:: 17 May 2025
Authors:: Yari, G.

Abstract

This policy brief explores the progress and setbacks of women’s rights in Afghanistan and the different approaches and interventions under the women, peace, and security (WPS) Agenda.

This research is supported by the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform (PeaceRep).

Citation

Yari G. ‘Is the women, peace, and security agenda still relevant for Afghanistan?’ (Afghanistan Research Network Reflection), PeaceRep: The Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform, University of Edinburgh, 2025