Kabul: The children of Afghanistan are caught in a relentless cycle of crises that jeopardize both their present and future, as highlighted by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), according to Khamma Press.
In a statement, UNICEF stressed that access to quality education, healthcare, clean water, and child protection is becoming increasingly vital for the children of Afghanistan.
UNICEF acknowledged that the assistance from the Embassy of Japan in Afghanistan has been instrumental in providing essential services to children in need, as reported by Khamma Press.
Moreover, international aid organizations have consistently pointed out that no demographic is more vulnerable than the children of Afghanistan, who bear the brunt of the ongoing crisis.
The worsening situation for children underscores the magnitude of the humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan, where years of conflict, poverty, and restrictions have severely undermined the basic rights and opportunities available to children.
UNICEF's renewed call for action emphasizes the urgent need for global efforts to ensure that the children of Afghanistan are not only supported but also have access to the critical assistance they require, as quoted by Khamma Press.
Earlier, on September 15, Afghan refugees recently deported from Pakistan reported facing significant hardships, according to Tolo News.
The refugees report that they were abruptly expelled by Pakistan and are currently enduring significant hardships. Bibi Shams, one of the numerous returnees, expressed her challenges experienced during displacement, mentioning her urgent need for assistance.
"We require land to construct homes, and my children are starving. We need support. Winter is approaching, and we are in desperate need of aid," Shams stated, as reported by Tolo News.
Dua, another returnee, pointed out the issues related to inadequate aid and shelter.
"Some aid has been provided, but it falls short. Among us are refugees lacking both homes and shelter. They require care, and all their needs must be met," Dua remarked, as cited by Tolo News.
Arafat Jamal, the Head of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Afghanistan, indicated that nearly 100,000 Afghans had been deported from Pakistan in the first week of September, according to Tolo News.
