Rising Suicides In Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, many people, especially women and young people, are attempting suicide due to hopelessness, poverty, and strict Taliban rules. Rakhshana, an 18-year-old girl in Kabul, tried to take her life after the Taliban closed her education center. Many women suffer from abuse and forced marriages, with no way to escape because divorce is not [...]

Poverty Challenges In Morocco

In 2025, Morocco is working hard to reduce poverty, but many people still live in difficult conditions. While things have improved over the years, many families still struggle, especially in villages and small towns. Life in rural areas is harder because people have less access to jobs, healthcare, and schools. In cities, some people are [...]

Saudi Unemployment Hits Record Low Amid Rising Workforce Participation

Saudi Arabia’s unemployment rate dropped to a record low of 2.8% in the first quarter of 2025, down 0.7% from the previous quarter and the same time last year. Labor force participation rose to 68.2%, driven by efforts under Vision 2030 to boost jobs and economic growth. Among Saudis, unemployment fell to 6.3%, while participation [...]

Job Shortage Worsens In Indonesia Amid Youth Unemployment Surge

Indonesia is experiencing a serious unemployment crisis, which a recent Bekasi job fair demonstrated. At the job fair, there were 2,000 available jobs, but more than 25,000 job hunters showed up, a dramatic illustration of the acute mismatch between employment supply and demand. The imbalance is exemplary of other economic issues, such as an increase [...]

Vietnam Labor Market: Youth Unemployment, And Income Disparities

Vietnam's labor market saw a slight increase in employment in the first quarter of 2025, with 84,400 more workers than the previous quarter but a decrease of 66,900 compared to the same period last year. The youth unemployment rate is 7.93%, with higher rates in rural areas (11.7%) compared to urban areas (8.2%). The total [...]

Employment And Economic Recovery In Morocco

In 2024, Morocco's unemployment rate increased to 13.3%, up from 13% in 2023, affecting approximately 1.63 million people. The agricultural sector was particularly impacted, losing 137,000 jobs due to prolonged drought conditions. Youth unemployment remains a significant concern, with rates at 36.7% for individuals aged 15-24 and 19.6% among graduates. In response, the government plans [...]

Youth Employment Opportunities In Albania

Youth unemployment in Albania remains a significant challenge, with 24.6% of young people aged 15-29 neither in employment, education, nor training (NEET). The Youth Guarantee, launched in November 2023, aims to combat this issue by offering youth under 30 employment, education, or training opportunities within four months of registration. The program has helped 543 young [...]

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