AVA - Some Women Amid Restrictions on Employments Start Small Businesses

Many former female employees in government institutions have started their own businesses after losing their jobs.

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA)_Monitoring, The women asked the Islamic Emirate to provide them the opportunity to return to their jobs in government and other organizations.

In the meantime, some other women said they are facing financial difficulties, calling on the current government to remove the restrictions on women's employment in the country.

"There are families who do not have breadwinners, and women are compelled to work,” said Maryam, another former employee.

Meanwhile, Abdul Latif Nazari, the deputy of minister of economy, said that the ministry will provide jobs to the youth, using infrastructure projects.

"The Islamic Emirate doesn't miss a chance to provide jobs for the young generation. By launching macroeconomic and infrastructural initiatives, we want to reduce poverty in society and provide jobs for the young generation,” Nazari added.