UN Women says 90% of female-headed households in Afghanistan lack sufficient food

UN Women says 90% of households headed by women in Afghanistan do not have adequate access to food, highlighting severe levels of food insecurity among vulnerable families.

The UN agency said Sunday, marking International Women’s Day, that women who lead households face some of the largest barriers in meeting their families’ basic needs.

It added that many of these women struggle to secure food and essential resources as they cope with economic hardship and limited livelihood opportunities.

UN Women stressed that expanding humanitarian assistance and improving women’s access to food support could significantly help female-headed households and reduce immediate hardship.

Afghanistan has been facing a deep humanitarian and economic crisis since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, leaving millions of people dependent on aid.

Restrictions on women’s employment and participation in public life have further reduced income opportunities for many families, particularly those led by women.

Humanitarian organizations warn that without sustained assistance and improved access to livelihoods, food insecurity among female-headed households in Afghanistan could worsen further.

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