<p>This study examines how racialization, gender norms, and health inequalities intersect to shape the lived experiences of Afghan migrant women in Pakistan. While existing scholarship has largely focused on legal status and economic vulnerability, limited attention has been paid to how these overlapping structures influence identity formation, healthcare access, and everyday belonging. Drawing on a mixed-method research design, the study is based on data collected from 150 Afghan migrant households in Peshawar and Islamabad, combining structured surveys with semi-structured interviews conducted with adult women. The findings reveal that Afghan women experience layered forms of marginalization shaped by racialized perceptions, patriarchal gender norms, and structural barriers to healthcare. These constraints affect not only their access to medical services but also their mobility, social participation, and sense of belonging within the host society. At the same time, the study highlights women’s agency in negotiating identity through community networks, cultural preservation, and adaptive livelihood strategies. By integrating quantitative patterns with qualitative narratives, the research demonstrates how racialization, gender, and health operate as mutually constitutive processes rather than isolated factors. The study contributes to broader debates on migration and inequality by offering a context-specific analysis of Afghan women in Pakistan and underscores the need for inclusive, gender-sensitive, and culturally responsive policy interventions.</p>