Afghanistan ranked last in global children’s rights index; IEA rejects report (opens original article in a new tab)

Afghanistan ranked last in global children's rights index according to KidsRights Foundation report, while IEA called the findings baseless and claimed they protect children's rights

• Afghanistan ranked last in global Children's Rights Index 2026 with 0.214 points out of 194 countries
• IEA rejected the report as baseless, claiming they have taken measures to protect children's rights
• Report cited increasing threats to children's wellbeing globally including conflicts and deteriorating social conditions