UN Women says 90% of female-headed households in Afghanistan lack sufficient food

UN Women says 90% of households headed by women in Afghanistan do not have adequate access to food, highlighting severe levels of food insecurity among vulnerable families.

The UN agency said Sunday, marking International Women’s Day, that women who lead households face some of the largest barriers in meeting their families’ basic needs.

It added that many of these women struggle to secure food and essential resources as they cope with economic hardship and limited livelihood opportunities.