The World Food Program has recently announced that 90% of households headed by women in Afghanistan do not have enough food to eat.
In a message posted on its X account, the organization stated that food assistance from the World Food Program is a last resort for women who are the heads of their families.
The United Nations’ World Food Program also expressed concern about the ongoing restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan, noting that women are deprived of many aspects of life.
It continued by stating that the existing restrictions on female heads of households have resulted in limited options for feeding themselves and their children.
The organization mentioned, “Out of every 10 households headed by women in Afghanistan, 9 families do not have enough food to eat.”
This concern arises as women and girls in Afghanistan face severe restrictions imposed by the caretaker government.
In addition to other limitations, the caretaker government has banned women from working, which has led to an increased need for families, especially those headed by women.
According to United Nations statistics, 23.7 million people in Afghanistan are in need of humanitarian assistance. Previously, the Working Group on Women, Peace, and Security stated that 80% of those in need are women and children.
