Prostitution in Afghanistan is illegal, with punishments ranging from 5 to 15 years imprisonment.[1] The country is deeply religious and one of the most conservative countries in the world, where sex outside marriage is against the law and could lead to death.[2][3] Despite the restrictions, prostitution is thriving in Afghanistan according to both private and official sources.[4][5][6] Prostitution activities have been reported in Kabul, Mazar-e-Sharif,[2][7][8] Herat, Jalalabad[9] and Jowzjan province.[4]