Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission Report, November/December 2009

Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission, Report on the Situation of Economic and Social Rights in Afghanistan – IV Qaws 1388 (November/December 2009)

  • “This report aims to assess the status of economic and social rights in Afghanistan in the year 1387 (2008/09). In this report we measure the national and international obligations of the Government with respect to economic and social rights against the level of enjoyment of these rights by Afghan people. While this report attempts to provide a complete picture of economic and social rights in Afghanistan, its places particular focus on the economic and social rights of vulnerable persons, such as returnees, internally displaced persons, refugees, children, women and persons with disabilities. The report highlights the fact that while the Government has made some progress in supporting the realization of social and economic rights, including its efforts to strengthen legislation and to establish new polices and programs, there have been also been major setbacks and failures. One of the most significant challenges has been the deteriorating security situation which has severely hampered the enjoyment of social and economic rights. Despite existing commitments, strategies and policies developed to improve the socio-economic situation of Afghans, many men, women and children continue to suffer from extreme poverty, high unemployment, systemic discrimination and a lack of access to healthcare, schools and adequate housing. Implementation and enforcement of legislation to protect social and economic rights also remains limited due to weak judicial institutions.
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