{"id":11042,"date":"2026-08-20T08:00:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T03:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ariananews.co\/en\/news\/dramatic-decline-in-womens-employment-in-afghanistan-following-talibans-return\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T06:09:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T01:39:32","slug":"dramatic-decline-in-womens-employment-in-afghanistan-following-talibans-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ariananews.co\/en\/afghanistan\/economic\/dramatic-decline-in-womens-employment-in-afghanistan-following-talibans-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Afghanistan’s Women’s Employment Plummets to 5% Amid Taliban Rule"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since the Taliban regained control, women’s employment in Afghanistan has dropped to around 5 percent. The restrictions on women’s work have directly impacted family economic conditions, leading to significant challenges.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Decline in Afghan Women’s Employment to 5 Percent<\/h2>\n

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has reported that following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, women’s employment in Afghanistan has plummeted to approximately 5 percent. This drastic decline is attributed to extensive restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women’s roles in both governmental and non-governmental sectors.<\/p>\n

Impact of Restrictions on Women’s Lives<\/h2>\n

With the prohibition of women\u2019s work in offices and salons, many Afghan women, particularly those who are heads of households, have lost their jobs and faced severe economic difficulties. Ms. Mohammadi, a 40-year-old woman from Herat, shared that her life dramatically changed after her salon closed, making it impossible for her to cover school fees and other necessities for her children.<\/p>\n

Dire Economic Conditions in Families<\/h2>\n

In another report, the ILO indicated that Afghanistan ranks second in the lowest female labor force participation, just after Yemen. This situation highlights a historic level of deprivation for women regarding employment and economic activities. Numerous women have voiced their struggles with job loss and economic hardships in discussions with the media.<\/p>\n

Job Market Outlook and the Need for Change<\/h2>\n

The ILO projects an overall increase of 14 percent in employment levels by 2026 compared to 2022. However, achieving this increase will be unfeasible given the existing restrictions on women\u2019s employment, particularly in domestic and commercial sectors.<\/p>\n

Need for International Support<\/h2>\n

The UN Women and human rights organizations believe that Afghanistan\u2019s economic advancement hinges on the active participation of women in society. These organizations have reported that nearly 11 million Afghan women and girls require emergency assistance, and about 83 percent of families led by women are grappling with unemployment and poverty issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Since the Taliban took control in 2021, women’s employment in Afghanistan has dropped dramatically to just 5%. The International Labour Organization highlights how severe restrictions on women’s work have exacerbated economic hardship for families, as many women lose their jobs and cannot support their households. 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