Afghanistan, Dec. 1 -- The UN has warned that Afghanistan's recurring internet shutdowns are depriving women of vital, life-saving services and worsening an already severe digital gender gap.
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has warned that Afghanistan's nationwide internet disruptions are cutting women off from essential and life-saving services, deepening an already severe digital gender gap. In a message on X on Monday, the agency said limited connectivity directly undermines women's ability to make informed decisions about their health, safety and future.
UN Women, in a separate report, said poor infrastructure and low literacy levels continue to restrict overall access to phones and the internet across Afghanistan. But the organisation...