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flag A Taliban-controlled Afghan woman, Rahima Alavi, runs an embroidery shop after UNHCR training, defying extreme odds as only 1% of women have jobs.

flag In Taliban-controlled Bamiyan, 22-year-old Rahima Alavi has opened an embroidery boutique, one of the few businesses launched by a returning Afghan woman, after completing a UNHCR-backed training program that provided tools and materials. flag Despite the program's end due to funding shortages, Alavi continues to support her family and inspire others, highlighting the extreme challenges women face—only 1% have full-time jobs and 2% run businesses. flag Her shop, filled with handcrafted items, stands as a symbol of resilience amid widespread restrictions and aid cuts.

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