Women's rights key for Afghanistan's economic recovery

By UN News

Jan 18, 2024 9:39 am

Economic recovery in Afghanistan hinges on international support for boosting productivity and reinstating women's rights, the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said in a new report released on Thursday.

The report paints a bleak picture of socioeconomic conditions since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, with the erosion of women's rights and a banking system near collapse identified as major areas of concern.

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