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Constraints and Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs in Afghanistan 02 Oct 2024

Constraints and Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs in Afghanistan Constraints and Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs in Afghanistan

The Shift of Deprived Girls from Education Towards Online Commerce in Afghanistan 29 Sep 2024

The Shift of Deprived Girls from Education Towards Online Commerce in Afghanistan The Shift of Deprived Girls from Education Towards Online Commerce in Afghanistan

UNAMA: Afghanistan Requires Investment in Health and Education Sectors 26 Sep 2024

UNAMA: Afghanistan Requires Investment in Health and Education Sectors UNAMA: Afghanistan Requires Investment in Health and Education Sectors

Inauguration of the TAPI Project Between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan 12 Sep 2024
Inauguration of the TAPI Project Between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan

Inauguration of the TAPI Project Between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan

The TAPI project, recognized as a vital energy connector among four key countries in the region, was inaugurated by the presence of governments from Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. Its objective is to facilitate the transfer of gas from Turkmenistan to Pakistan and India.

Concerns Among Girls About an Uncertain Future Without Education in Badghis 10 Sep 2024
Concerns Among Girls About an Uncertain Future Without Education in Badghis

Concerns Among Girls About an Uncertain Future Without Education in Badghis

Several schoolgirls in Badghis province are profoundly anxious about the uncertainty of their futures, asserting that education is their fundamental human right and that the doors of schools must be reopened to all girls. The continued closure of girls' schools has generated significant apprehension among female students. Despite repeated appeals from the international community and human rights organizations for the reopening of girls' schools, there has not been any tangible outcome in response to these demands.

Concerns Among Women Regarding Increasing Restrictions Following the Publication of the New Official Gazette in Afghanistan 25 Aug 2024
Concerns Among Women Regarding Increasing Restrictions Following the Publication of the New Official Gazette in Afghanistan

Concerns Among Women Regarding Increasing Restrictions Following the Publication of the New Official Gazette in Afghanistan

Following the endorsement and publication of decrees by Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada in the official gazette and the regulations imposed on women, many women and girls in Afghanistan express that these have raised significant apprehensions, fearing they will face even greater in their social participation.Concerns Among Women Regarding Increasing Restrictions Following the Publication of the New Official Gazette in Afghanistan

Economic Challenges Faced by Businesswomen in Bamyan Province 31 Jul 2024
Economic Challenges Faced by Businesswomen in Bamyan Province Several women in Bamyan Province have turned to shopkeeping and trading after losing their jobs due to the imposition of restrictions and prohibitions by the Taliban. Seyahmo (a pseudonym) is one of the women who served as a teacher at a government school during the previous administration, yet now she has embarked on shopkeeping. "I was a teacher at a school under the former government, but after the closure of schools, I lost my job. To avoid succumbing to mental health issues, I was compelled to start a shop so that I could once again become an independent woman and secure a source of income. However, due to the significant decline in the financial conditions of the people in Bamyan, I have very few customers, and my business is not thriving," Seyahmo said. Numerous other women in Bamyan Province previously worked as beauticians, but following the imposition of Taliban restrictions, they have been compelled to remain confined to their homes. Rahima, who once was a hairdresser in Bamyan, now finds herself unemployed and isolated. She remarks, "This enforced seclusion has resulted in my losing track of day and night, month and year; each day has become a monotonous repetition, and life and time have lost all meaning for me." The restrictions imposed by the Taliban have forced businesswomen in Bamyan Province to confront numerous economic challenges, with many expressing grievances about the lack of job opportunities. Sima (a pseudonym) is one such woman who has engaged in trade and commerce for approximately three years. She shares, "A year after the Taliban came to power, I established a shop specializing in handicrafts and women's clothing with my own personal investment, and my business flourished, as the majority of my customers were foreign tourists. However, after the attacks on foreign tourists in Bamyan, I too lost my clientele." Numerous other women in Bamyan Province previously worked as beauticians, but following the imposition of Taliban restrictions, they have been compelled to remain confined to their homes. Over the past three years, numerous restrictions and prohibitions have been imposed on women. Schools and universities have been closed to girls, and employment limitations have caused many women, including government employees and teachers, to lose their positions.

Economic Challenges Faced by Businesswomen in Bamyan Province

Several women in Bamyan Province have turned to shopkeeping and trading after losing their jobs due to the imposition of restrictions and prohibitions by the Taliban.

Assistance from the World Food Programme for 9.3 million Women in Afghanistan 31 Jul 2024
Assistance from the World Food Programme for 9.3 million Women in Afghanistan

Assistance from the World Food Programme for 9.3 million Women in Afghanistan

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has released a report stating that in 2023, it distributed aid to 18.6 million individuals in Afghanistan, comprising 9.3 million women and girls, along with approximately 5.8 million individuals with disabilities.

Protest by Currency Exchangers over the Closure of Their Shops in Herat 31 Jul 2024
Protest by Currency Exchangers over the Closure of Their Shops in Herat Following the shutdown of nearly one thousand currency exchange shops in Herat, a group of currency exchangers gathered in front of the provincial governor's office to their grievances. The number of these currency exchangers has reached dozens, and over the past two days, the Taliban have nearly one thousand currency exchange shops in the province due to their lack of licenses. These exchangers assert that the Taliban informed them that to continue their operations, they must obtain a license from the central bank. Meanwhile, several protesting currency exchangers express that the amount required to secure such a license exceeds their shop capital, rendering them unable to afford it. In light of the dire economic conditions, they fear they will be compelled to shutter their establishments and remain homebound.

Protest by Currency Exchangers over the Closure of Their Shops in Herat

Following the shutdown of nearly one thousand currency exchange shops in Herat, a group of currency exchangers gathered in front of the provincial governor's office to their grievances.

Regarding the Reduction of Rights and Economic Challenges Faced by Female Teachers in Afghanistan 27 Jul 2024
Regarding the Reduction of Rights and Economic Challenges Faced by Female Teachers in Afghanistan

Regarding the Reduction of Rights and Economic Challenges Faced by Female Teachers in Afghanistan

Several female educators have their concerns in response to a letter issued by the Ministry of Education under the Taliban, which was disseminated to schools in Kabul and several other provinces.

The Decline of Youth Interest in University Entrance Examinations 23 Jul 2024
The Decline of Youth Interest in University Entrance Examinations With the gender-specific focus of the higher education system and evaluation of teaching methodologies, fewer boys are inclined to participate in university entrance examinations. A cursory glance at the statistics of candidates for the entrance exam reveals a notable decline in participation since the return of the Taliban to power. In addition to the denial of educational rights for girls, the restrictions on the individual freedoms of boys and the mass exodus of university faculty have collectively contributed to a diminished interest among young males in taking the entrance examination. The lack of engagement with global academic institutions and the absence of influential figures as educators within the country's universities have severely diminished the educational standards in these academic establishments. Currently, these universities could be characterized as centers for indoctrinating youth through the promotion of ideological programs synonymous with the regime. Overall, it can be stated that Afghanistan’s universities, like other sectors, have suffered significant quantitative and qualitative setbacks over the past three years, leading to a disheartening climate for the new generation. While women have been barred from attending university when considering the educational methodologies employed—which often promote extremism and violence—keeping women away from such institutions may effectively mitigate the psychological warfare propagated by the Taliban. Over the past three years, the Taliban's focus on education has been confined solely to the expansion of religious schools, with many facilities, including several university dormitories, transformed into such institutions. These schools have largely become breeding grounds for new recruits for the Taliban. The announcement of university entrance examination results can be aptly described as a celebration for boys and a day marked by tears for girls, as the exam has devolved into a battleground for male rivalry. Ultimately, it can be concluded that the policies of the ruling group in Afghanistan have led to a diminished presence of youth in this examination. Unless the authorities express a willingness to reassess their examination methods, reform the educational system, lift restrictions on the individual freedoms of boys, and recognize the of girls in the examination, this unfortunate trend—its most profound by the nation's youth—will persist.

The Decline of Youth Interest in University Entrance Examinations

With the gender-specific focus of the higher education system and evaluation of teaching methodologies, fewer boys are inclined to participate in university entrance examinations.

Anticipation of Afghan Girls for their Return to Classrooms 10 Jul 2024
Anticipation of Afghan Girls for their Return to Classrooms

Anticipation of Afghan Girls for their Return to Classrooms

More than a year has passed since the closing of university gates to female students in Afghanistan. A large number of these aspiring scholars have been concerned about their future and have been urged to consider their educational fate and reopen the university gates.

Increase in Online Businesses Among Girls Deprived of Education in Afghanistan 08 Jul 2024
Increase in Online Businesses Among Girls Deprived of Education in Afghanistan

Increase in Online Businesses Among Girls Deprived of Education in Afghanistan

Following the restrictions on girls' education in Afghanistan, some of them have turned to small businesses such as online buying and selling, aiming to create a source of income for themselves.