Did restrictions on women workers hamper Afghanistan’s earthquake response? | Women’s Rights News

A devastating magnitude 6.0 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan on August 31 killed more than 2,200 people and injured some 3,600, according to the Taliban authorities.

Nearly half a million were affected by the earthquake in the worst-hit Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, with relief and rescue efforts continuing even after three weeks of the tragedy.

However, as the local government and aid agencies attempt to provide support to victims in a country…