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Ramadan under shadow of poverty: Nimroz mothers struggle to feed children

While the month of Ramadan brings colourful iftar tables for many families, in some parts of Zaranj, the capital of northwestern Nimroz province, women live in conditions so dire that they cannot even feed their children. They are appealing for help.

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Govt urged to support Daikundi female handicraft producers

Fatima Sarosh

20 Nov 2024 - 15:42

While expecting support from the government, a number of female handicraft producers in central Daikundi province say they plan to switch to other alternative professions such as embroidery and tailoring due to lack of buyers.

Jawzjan woman seeks support to train female photographers

Raqiba Poya Aziz

2 Nov 2024 - 15:38

A woman in northern Jawzjan province has established a photography studio for the first time and says if she is supported, she will provide females with jobs and trainings.

Kabul’s female entrepreneur hires 700 women

Sediqa Ahmadzai

20 Oct 2024 - 14:04

Farishta Hashimi, a Kabul-based businesswoman who started her business with an investment of $1,000, has now created job opportunities for 700 women.

Infertility in women sometimes leads to violence, divorce

Shaima Sediqi

20 Oct 2024 - 10:17

A number of infertile women in Nimroz province complain they are subjected to physical violence by their husbands and in-laws and say they should not be treated like criminals, but humanely.

Herat businesswoman hires 200 female workers

Binyamin Barez

6 Oct 2024 - 18:58

A woman entrepreneur in western Herat province has provided work opportunities for 200 other women in the area of processing and packaging of dried fruits and saffron.

280 women complete vocational training in Faryab

Qutbuddin Kohi

2 Oct 2024 - 15:45

Two hundreds and eighty women and 40 men have completed skills and training course in northwestern Faryab province, an official said on Wednesday.

Resumption of work on female-only mart demanded

Obaidullah Baidar

29 Sep 2024 - 20:29

A number of Laghman businesswomen have called on the government to resume construction works on the female-only market in the eastern province.

Qatar pledges $75m to support Afghan women

Abdullah Azizi

25 Sep 2024 - 16:20

Qatari Minister of International Cooperation Lolwah Khater has pledged donating more than 75 million US dollars to support Afghan women in health and education sectors.

Jawzjan female artists urge government to organise art exhibitions

Roqya Poya Azizi

23 Sep 2024 - 16:15

Some women artists in northern Jawzjan province have asked the government to organise art exhibitions in support of their profession especially painting and drawing.

Bamyan women entrepreneurs seek market for their products

Abdul Rahman Rusta

14 Sep 2024 - 15:51

Women entrepreneurs in central Bamyan province are facing challenges due to the lack of market access and inadequate institutional support.

Can’t hire more girls: Baghlan handicraft factories’ owners

Raz Mohammad Raz

11 Sep 2024 - 15:46

The interest of girls in working at handicrafts making factories has increased in northern Baghlan province compared to the past and the reason is the closure of their high schools and universities, owners of handicraft factories said on Wednesday.

Businesspeople seek women-only market

Shaima Sediqi

10 Sep 2024 - 11:25

The Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment in Nimroz province has announced a significant increase in the number of businesswomen and investors.

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