Afghanistan is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis as the policies of the Taliban regime continue to exacerbate poverty, unemployment, and restrictions on women’s rights, severely affecting the lives of ordinary citizens.
Social activists and journalists, including Jehanzeb Wesa, report that extreme poverty is forcing some Afghan women into life-threatening and difficult decisions merely to survive. Wesa highlights that the lack of employment opportunities and insufficient humanitarian aid has left many families on the brink of starvation.
One Afghan woman told the media that she is struggling against illness and poverty, with no stable employment or support system. She said the situation is so dire that she often finds herself contemplating the future of her children with profound fear and distress.
The year 2025 has marked a period of global isolation for the Taliban regime, further compounding economic hardship and social restrictions. According to Wesa, high unemployment and limited freedom of expression have driven many young Afghans to attempt dangerous migration. In a recent tragic incident, a young Afghan lost his life attempting to cross the Iran-Turkey border in extreme winter conditions.
International concern is mounting over the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan. British Member of Parliament Alice McDonald has urged the global community to take immediate action to address the systematic violations of women’s rights and the ongoing denial of education for girls. She emphasized that ignoring the discrimination faced by Afghan women would represent a serious moral failure.
McDonald further warned that under the Taliban regime, the conditions for both young and adult women are extremely concerning and devastating, calling for effective international intervention to prevent further deterioration.
Humanitarian experts stress that without coordinated international support, the humanitarian, economic, and social crisis in Afghanistan is likely to worsen, leaving millions of citizens increasingly vulnerable and isolated.
