Afghanistan

GA70_GeneralDebateGender_Afghanistan

Extracts to this Statement: 

Afghanistan

Extract: 

“Through the focus on gender equality, equity, and equal opportunity adapted by the Government, female political participation has also been strengthened. During the 2014 election, voters comprised of 35 percent females. Women now claim 11 percent of judgeships, with an additional 20 percent in training.”

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Participation

Afghanistan

Extract: 

“Life expectancy has increased by an average of 20 years since 2001, with Afghans living well beyond the mere 40 years of age that had once been their norm. Improvements in the health of women and children is particularly notable, as illustrated by the 54 percent increase in the number of infants delivered, and the decrease of infant mortality by 62 percent.”

“Thanks to the exemplary generosity of our friends, progress made in Afghanistan over the last 14 years cannot be discounted. We succeeded in prioritizing the needs of the most vulnerable, improve living standards, provide access to education to boys and girls, and improve healthcare quality.”

 

PeaceWomen Consolidated Themes: 
Human Rights