UN Women Remains “Fully Committed” To Supporting Women and Girls in Afghanistan
The organisation shared a statement earlier today, noting that it will remain “operational and engaged with our partners at this critical juncture for the country”
Following recent events, UN Women has announced it will continue to support women and girls within Afghanistan.
“In line with the statement by the UN Secretary-General, UN Women remains fully committed to support women and girls in Afghanistan. We will remain operational and engaged with our partners at this critical juncture for the country,” writes UN Women in a statement released on Thursday.
“Women’s and girls’ rights in Afghanistan must have only one direction and that is forward. Afghan women and girls have played a pivotal role throughout the history of their country. It is essential that they continue to do so and that their hard-won rights are protected.”
The organisation also notes that they are following recent events “with grave concern.”
“We call on Afghanistan to secure the fundamental human rights of all, including women and girls, and to meet their obligations to protect civilians and to provide humanitarians with unimpeded access to deliver timely and life-saving services and aid,” writes the organisation. “Women’s and girls’ rights must be at the core of the global response to the current crisis.”
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