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Afghanistan: Only 5% of labor market are women under Taliban

The International Labour Organization estimates that only 5.1% of workers in Afghanistan are women, five years after the Taliban's return to power.

  • Only 5.1% of Afghanistan's labor market is women, according to 2026 ILO data.
  • Taliban's rule since 2021 led to a drastic decline in women's workforce participation.
  • ILO warns exclusion hinders Afghan economy's resilience and recovery.

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