Afghanistan, Dec. 3 -- The United Nations says one in four people in Afghanistan is living with a disability, calling for urgent inclusion, protection, and equal access to essential services across the country.
The United Nations has called for stronger protection and inclusion of persons with disabilities in Afghanistan, saying they remain among the most vulnerable groups amid the country's deepening humanitarian crisis.
In a statement issued on 3 December 2025, marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the UN said nearly one in four Afghans lives with a disability, a rate significantly higher than global averages due to decades of war, displacement, poor health systems, and economic instability.
The UN cited recent da...