Women

Officials of the Department of Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (PVPV) in western Ghor province say that 655 cases of violence against women have been addressed in the past three years.

A female entrepreneur, who has established a restaurant exclusively for women in northwestern Nimroz province, says she plans to hire more women as her business grows.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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