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Afghanistan: Aid cuts, employment bans, movement restrictions: The triple threat to Afghan women
By UN Women ReliefWeb
· July 16, 2026
· 7 min read
. But as women have been barred from most aspects of public life, these organizations have had to change how they reach women in the first place. At the same time, due to the restrictions on women’s education, employment and movement, the role of these organizations in providing healthcare, safety,
Key takeaway A UN Women survey of 74 Afghan women’s organizations found that nearly three-quarters experienced funding cuts in 2025.
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Category: disaster Published: July 16, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? . But as women have been barred from most aspects of public life, these organizations have had to change how they reach women in the first place. At the same time, due to the restrictions on women’s education, employment and movement, the role of these organizations in providing healthcare, safety,
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