The humanitarian sector of the United Nations has stated that the involvement of women and girls in Afghanistan in humanitarian aid processes is essential and must be ensured.
In a message shared on its X account, the organization quoted Nagina Yari, head of the Women’s Advisory Group of the Humanitarian Country Team in Afghanistan, emphasizing that the participation of Afghan women and girls in humanitarian aid processes secures their rights.
The UN humanitarian sector asserts that women are powerful agents of change, and their presence is crucial for the success of humanitarian responses.
It continues to state that without meaningful participation and support for women in this process, the involvement of women and girls will also be limited.
Nagina Yari highlighted the importance of enhancing women’s roles in decision-making, stating that donors must support women and base strategies on their recommendations.
Ms. Yari added that engaging with women leads to better outcomes and protects their rights.
While the UN humanitarian sector emphasizes the participation of women and girls, according to UN statistics, 23.7 million people in Afghanistan require humanitarian assistance, with approximately 80% being women and children.
However, the current government has prohibited women and girls from working in international organizations, including UN offices.
Previously, various UN agencies have stated that the ban on women’s work has posed challenges to the humanitarian aid process for those in need.
