KABUL: International Labor Organization (ILO) has announced that half a million people in Afghanistan have lost their work since the Taliban took the country last August, added that the women suffered the most, media reports.
In an assessment report released on Wednesday, the ILO warned an increase in unemployment in this country, adding that if the trend of unemployment is currently continuing, around 900,000 people will lose work in mid 2022, reporting Tolo news.
“Contraction – Loss of 14 percent in mid 2022 – reflects workers who are out of work due to administrative changes and errors in the economic crisis and restrictions on women’s participation in the workplace.” According to ILO reports, women’s work has declined by 16 percent in the third quarter of 2021, and can reach 28 percent in mid 2022.
The organization added that political change in Afghanistan has destroyed the main sectors including agriculture, civil service and construction industry, which has been causes large-scale work losses.
“The situation in Afghanistan is critical and direct support for stabilization and recovery needed.
While the priority is to meet direct humanitarian needs, lasting and inclusive recovery will depend on people and people who have access to decent work, livelihoods and basic services,” said Ramin Behzad, ILO senior coordinator for Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, economists say that if the frozen Afghan assets are not released, the country will fall into a deeper crisis.
“More than 22 million people struggle with hunger.
If the money is not released, it will worsen the disaster,” said Abdul Naseer Rishtia, an economist.