UNDP Says Afghan Women Face Deepening Economic Hardship Amid Limited Job Access

The UN Development Programme says women’s economic conditions in Afghanistan remain extremely fragile, with limited access to jobs, income opportunities, and financial resources worsening household vulnerabilities nationwide.

According to the report on Tuesday, 75 percent of Afghans struggle to meet daily needs, while 88 percent of female-headed households lack access to minimum living requirements, reflecting severe economic pressure.

Years of conflict, economic isolation...