Women in Kandahar say work restrictions deepen economic hardship

Women in Kandahar say work restrictions deepen economic hardship

Women in southern Afghanistan’s Kandahar province say restrictions on female employment have pushed many households into deep economic hardship, forcing some to take on low-paid and physically demanding work to survive. Several women told Amu TV that since the Taliban’s return to power, job opportunities for women have sharply declined, leaving many without stable income. For those who were once the primary breadwinners, the loss of work has had…