Business Daily Afghanistan: Women disconnected
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Oct 5, 2025 Explore the struggles of Afghan women as they navigate life under the Taliban regime. Hear personal stories of lost ambitions and the fight for education. Shopkeepers and tech workers share how they adapt to severe restrictions while seeking income. Discover the challenges faced by NGOs and the emotional toll of working in a hostile environment. Despite adversity, women demonstrate resilience and maintain hope for a better future, all while addressing the international community's response to ongoing abuses.
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Shock And Pivot After The Takeover
- Fereshta remembers being shocked when the Taliban took over and feared restrictions would target women first.
- She pivoted to online training and remote jobs to help other girls despite her own uncertainty.
Mass Exclusion From Education And Work
- The UN estimates 78% of Afghan women are not in education, employment, or training, one of the highest rates globally.
- Many women now rely on home-based work or international organisation support to survive economically.
Facilitate Finance And Payments
- Supporters should help women access markets and financing through credit lines and bank facilitation.
- Enable alternative payment methods like Hawala when official banking is restricted to keep businesses running.