OCHA: challenges against female workers in Afghanistan is increasing

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has expressed concern over the growing challenges faced by female workers in Afghanistan. In a recent statement, OCHA reported that restrictions on women's activities in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been escalating.

The statement highlighted that many women are no longer allowed to work in offices or conduct fieldwork. Additionally, restrictions have been imposed on their ability to travel. According to OCHA, the percentage of women permitted to travel for humanitarian work dropped from 64% in September to 52% currently.

OCHA described the Taliban's enforcement of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice policy as a significant obstacle for Afghan women and girls, stating that it has severely curtailed their ability to work.

The restrictions have forced many women to abandon their jobs due to the Taliban's policies, the statement added.

OCHA's concerns come as the Taliban's Ministry of Economy, under orders from the group's leadership, recently reiterated warnings to international organizations against employing women and has actively sought to prevent their participation in workplace activities.

This marks yet another blow to the rights and freedoms of women in Afghanistan, raising alarms within the international community over the deteriorating situation.