The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that the economic situation for women in Afghanistan remains highly fragile, with their access to job opportunities and financial resources still limited.<\/p>\n
In a report released on Tuesday, February 10, UNDP stated that 75 percent of Afghanistan\u2019s population faces insecurity in meeting their daily needs, and 88 percent of female-headed households lack access to basic living necessities. These figures highlight the widespread economic pressure on vulnerable groups, especially women.<\/p>\n
According to the report, only seven percent of women are employed outside the home, compared to an employment rate of 84 percent for men. UN-affiliated agencies emphasized that extensive restrictions on women\u2019s work and social presence, intensified following the Taliban\u2019s takeover, have directly undermined their economic independence.<\/p>\n
The World Food Programme also added that before 2024, only 11.8 percent of adults in Afghanistan had a bank account, and access to formal credit for women-led small and medium enterprises was very limited\u2014conditions that have hindered the growth of local economic activities.<\/p>\n
The United Nations stated that, in response to this situation, the European Union has funded a project for 2024\u20132025 implemented in six provinces. This initiative provides practical economic solutions for women, increases their access to financial services, and supports the development of women-led small and medium enterprises through financial aid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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