Shafaqna English- It has been three months since Afghanistan’s authorities implemented a nationwide ban preventing Afghan women and contractors from entering United Nations premises. This restriction, the UN states continues to jeopardize critical humanitarian operations.
Despite being unable to access UN offices for 91 days, female personnel have continued their work remotely and within communities, delivering essential assistance to millions of people. Their efforts have supported families affected by recent earthquakes in eastern and northern Afghanistan, helped thousands of returnees arriving from Pakistan and ensured vulnerable communities continue to receive food, clean water, healthcare, shelter, livelihood support, and climate-resilience assistance.
The UN warns that the longer the restrictions persist, the greater the threat to life-saving services across the country.
Source: Ariana News