Afghanistan: Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Reopens in Herat

KABUL, 12 April 2022, (TON): After months of delay, the Women's Chamber of Commerce and Industry resumed its activities in the western province of Herat. 

Officials at the chamber said “they will attempt to provide facilities for women’s activities.”

Bahnaz Saljoqi, a member of the chamber said “since the chamber is now reopened and it has resumed activities, other women are encouraged. The women who suspended their business activities, they will resume them again.” 

According to the Women's Chamber of Commerce and Industry “the activities of women traders has increased.”

A female entrepreneur in Herat called on the government and international organizations to provide support as they have suffered severe economic challenges.

Aqila Rahimi, a female entrepreneur said “every woman you see here is the breadwinner for her family.” 

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