Conflict Case Study - Afghanistan (LIDC) Flashcards
(12 cards)
How much of Afghanistan was controlled by the Taliban before 2001?
90%.
How many Afghan civilians, Afghan security force members, coalition fighters and opposition fighters were killed due to conflict by 2019?
32,000 Afghan civilians, 45,000 Afghan security force members, 3500 coalition fighters and 42,000 opposition fighters.
Where does Afghanistan rank in terms of gender inequality?
153rd out of 189.
What proportion of women have a secondary education in Afghanistan?
12%.
What proportion of women are in the labour force in Afghanistan?
20%.
Where does Afghanistan rank on the Human Development Index (HDI)?
168th out of 189.
What is the life expectancy in Afghanistan?
53 years.
What is the GDP per capita of Afghanistan?
US$2000.
What proportion of people live below the poverty line in Afghanistan?
55%.
How many people are internally displaced in Afghanistan?
1.7 million.
What proportion of women experienced violence in Afghanistan in 2018?
87%.
What is an example of a law passed in Afghanistan to reduce human rights violations?
The Elimination of Violence Against Women Act, 2009.
