UN Women Report: 52 Percent of Victims in Taliban-Pakistan Border Clashes Are Women and Girls

KABUL — A UN Women report states that more than 90,000 people have been injured in border clashes between Taliban forces and Pakistan since late February, with women and girls comprising 52 percent of the victims.

The report specifies 47,604 women and girls injured, compared to 42,303 men and boys. Pakistan's artillery and air attacks have contributed to the clashes, impacting residents across 10 provinces: Kabul, Kandahar, Khost, Kunar, Laghman, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Parwan, Paktia and Paktika.

A total of 11,368 families have been affected, including 935 female-headed households, which account for 8 percent of the total. The report underscores the vulnerability of these families amid ongoing conflict.

Participation by female aid workers has been limited, particularly in southeast regions, due to logistical challenges and restrictions imposed by the Taliban. These barriers have worsened conditions for women, restricting access to humanitarian assistance.

The findings highlight the disproportionate impact on women and girls in the conflict, calling attention to gender-specific challenges in providing aid and support.