Rule of Law

The Situation Today

• SuspendedThe 2004 ConstitutionRule is by decree of the Supreme Leader
• 16 of 100Corruption Perceptions Index scoreRank 169 of 182 in 2025
• DissolvedThe Independent Human Rights CommissionMay 2022
• DismissedWomen judges; women barred from legal practiceSince 2021

Figures are from published sources, set out in full on the topic pages below and in The State of Afghanistan 2026.

What We Call For

• A constitution that guarantees equal rights and duties.
• Independent courts, with due process for every person.
• An independent human rights commission.
• Government free from corruption, under both old habits and new.

Explore the Data

• Rule of Law & JusticeCorruption, courts and punishment.
• Democracy & GovernanceElections, institutions and recognition.

Our Core Principles

• Democracy & Inclusive GovernanceA government accountable to its people.
• Human RightsEqual rights for all, including women and minorities.
• Education for AllEvery girl and every boy in a classroom.
• Rule of LawInstitutions that answer to the people, not to force.
• Economic OpportunityJobs, investment and responsible use of natural resources.
• Freedom of ExpressionThe right to speak, write, gather and believe without fear.
• A Stable and Peaceful AfghanistanNo safe haven for extremism or terrorism.
• A Connected AfghanistanEngaged with its region and the world.