Afghanistan Peace CampaignMeanwhile, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced that nearly 100,000 work permits have been issued since the beginning of this solar year.
The lack of job opportunities in Afghanistan, especially for young people, has raised serious concerns. Youth are urging officials in the interim government to make greater efforts to create more employment opportunities than ever before.
Abdullah, a 25-year-old graduate in economics and agricultural development from Parwan University, is one of these young people. He spent four years studying in hopes of achieving his goals.
Abdullah told TOLOnews: “I have made many efforts to find a job, but the current conditions make it impossible to find work.”
Several other young people also told TOLOnews that the lack of job opportunities has led to problems such as mental health issues and illegal migration among youth.
Abdul Wahab Nabi Zada, a resident of Kabul, said: “Due to unemployment, we are forced to leave the country for the sake of our families. I am the breadwinner of my family, and many others like me are facing severe economic challenges in Afghanistan.”
Hafizullah, another Kabul resident, said: “If job opportunities were available in our country, no one would leave. But if unemployment continues, just as I am jobless now, it will force young people to leave the country and even fall into addiction.”
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced that nearly 100,000 work permits have been issued since the beginning of this solar year.
Samiullah Ibrahimi, the ministry’s spokesperson, stated that these permits have mostly been granted to individuals employed in domestic and private institutions.
“Since the start of 1403 (solar year), the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs has issued work permits to nearly 100,000 people, who have been officially employed in Emirate offices, the private sector, and factories. Additionally, the ministry has provided technical training for young people who have missed out on education to reduce unemployment,” he said.
Poverty and unemployment remain two major social challenges that have consistently brought numerous hardships to Afghan citizens, especially the youth.