The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in Afghanistan has recently announced that female aid workers have been deployed to conduct initial assessments and assist women and girls in areas affected by the recent earthquake in the north of the country.
In a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, UN Women stated: “Following the earthquake two nights ago in northern Afghanistan, we are working with our local partners to assess the immediate needs of women and girls.”
The agency further emphasized its support for the female aid workers who are being deployed with initial assessment teams to help affected women and girls.
Meanwhile, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) also expressed deep concern over the devastating earthquake in northern Afghanistan in a post on its X account.
The UNHCR expressed sympathy with the victims of the natural disaster and urged the United Nations and its partners to provide immediate support to the “affected communities.”
According to preliminary figures from the de facto authorities, the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck five northern provinces two nights ago has left 27 people dead and 730 others injured. In addition to the human casualties, the earthquake has caused significant material damage.
Several neighboring countries, along with international organizations, have expressed condolences to the families of the victims and announced their readiness to assist the injured.
