Taliban Blocks Women from UN Jobs, Aid in Danger

By-andrew rose

Taliban leaders in Afghanistan have put new rules in place. These rules stop local women from going into UN buildings. This started in Kabul on Sunday. Then it spread to other places like Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif. Now, security forces stand at the doors to make sure women stay out. The UN says this is bad news for help efforts. Many people need aid after a big earthquake last month. However, without women workers, it’s hard to reach everyone.

The earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan on August 31, 2025. It was a 6.0 on the scale. Hundreds died, and many lost homes. People live in tents now. The UN and other groups rush to help. But Taliban rules make it tough. Women make up half the people who need aid. Female staff talk to them best. Moreover, rules say women can’t travel without a man. This slows down work in hard-hit spots.

Additionally, more than 2.4 million Afghans came back home this year. Most from Iran and Pakistan. UNHCR says many were forced to return. They need cash and other help to start over. But with restrictions, UNHCR stopped some work. They can’t talk to women returnees without female staff. So, help sites closed for now. This leaves families in trouble. Kids and moms suffer most.

The UN talks to Taliban leaders. They ask to lift the rules right away. Before, there were deals to let women work in a safe way. These helped get aid to all parts of the country. Now, those deals are broken. The UN warns this breaks international laws too. Staff should be free to move and work.

Meanwhile, women’s rights in Afghanistan keep getting worse. Since Taliban took power four years ago, girls can’t go to high school. Women lost most jobs. They can’t study medicine or work for NGOs. A UN survey shows over 90 percent of Afghans want girls to learn. But rules stay strict. Maternal deaths are high because women can’t get health care easy.

For example, data from UN Women shows healthy life for women is 84 percent compared to men at 86 percent. But restrictions make it worse. Afghanistan has one of the top maternal death rates in the world. Volker Türk from UN Human Rights said this at a meeting. He noted women are almost gone from public life.

Here is some complete data on the crisis. Refugee returns in 2025:

From January to September, 2.5 million Afghans returned. That’s up from past years. IOM says 714,572 came from Iran by June. From Pakistan, 531,700 by early September. Many are women and kids, 52 percent female. They face poverty and no jobs.

Now, look at this graph on returns. [Insert graph: A line graph from UNHCR data shows returns rising sharp from 2023. X-axis is months in 2025, Y-axis is number of returns. It starts at 100,000 in January, peaks at 256,000 in June from Iran. Highlight in yellow: Total 2.5 million by September. This graph works on mobile and computer screens.] It shows how fast people come back. But aid can’t keep up with Taliban rules.

Additionally, earthquake impact data: USGS says the quake hit Kunar province hard. Over 600 dead, thousands hurt. FAO data shows farm land damaged. A bar graph here: [Insert graph: Bars for affected areas. Nangarhar: 200 dead, Kunar: 300 dead, Laghman: 100 dead. Highlight in red: Total homes destroyed 5,000. Fits both mobile and desktop views.] This data comes from relief groups. It proves the need for fast aid

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People around the world worry about this. On sites like Quora and Reddit, folks ask how to help Afghan women. They say make aid depend on better rights. Some share stories of women who fled. Others push for UN to call it gender apartheid. This means treat it like a big crime. From all continents, readers search for ways to act. In Asia, Europe, Africa, Americas, Australia, and even Antarctica bases, news spreads. Everyone from kids to old folks can understand. Simple facts show the pain.

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The UN adjusts how they work for now. They protect staff and find new ways. But they need the rules gone. Without women in aid, lives are at risk. Especially after the quake and with so many returns. The world watches. Pressure grows from all sides. However, change is slow.

In short, these restrictions hurt everyone. Aid slows, people suffer. Women lose jobs and voice. But hope stays. Groups fight for rights. More action could come soon. For updates, visit https://america112.com/ again. Stay informed and share to help.