The World Food Programme tweeted on Tuesday that due to the funding cut, one million women and their children will no longer get nutritional support….reports Asian Lite News
The World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan claims that women are in danger of losing their final lifeline as a result of budget cuts, Khaama Press reported.
The World Food Programme tweeted on Tuesday that due to the funding cut, one million women and their children will no longer get nutritional support.
According to the official of the Emergency of WFP in Afghanistan, “Women are being gradually excluded from social life every day, with minimal opportunities for livelihood and nutrition for their offspring,” Khaama Press reported.
At an earlier meeting in Brussels, Carl Skau, the WFP’s deputy executive director, said that he had a proposal for an urgent fundraising appeal that would specifically target Afghanistan.
The main goal is to keep the nation from experiencing a catastrophic winter disaster.
Prior to the gathering, Skau announced, “I am currently in Brussels for a high-level meeting on Afghanistan, attended by partners and donors, and generously hosted by the European Commission,” reported Khaama Press.
According to Skau, the major goal of the discussion is to develop a plan and strategy to aid the Afghan populace through the impending winter. WFP’s important humanitarian initiatives in Afghanistan have had to be scaled back recently due to funding restrictions as the country continues to face humanitarian crisis under the Taliban.
Meanwhile, the group also emphasises the need for USD1 billion to support those who are most in need throughout the next hard winter.
While 15 million people in Afghanistan are still trying to figure out where their next meal will come from, the World Food Programme is talking about financial constraints.
India voices support of Afghan people
India’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj has reiterated the country’s steadfast dedication to peace, stability and humanitarian support for Afghanistan.
In a UN Security Council briefing on Afghanistan on Wednesday, Kamboj highlighted three key observations regarding the situation in Afghanistan while drawing upon India’s historical and civilisational ties with the Afghan people.
“At #UNSC Briefing on Afghanistan, Amb @ruchirakamboj, our Permanent Representative, reaffirmed India’s steadfast dedication to peace, stability & humanitarian support for our Afghan friends. India’s commitment shines through educational scholarships & collaborations with UN agencies,” posted Permanent Mission of India to the UN on X.
“As Afghanistan’s contiguous neighbour and a friend to its people, India has direct stakes in ensuring the return of peace and stability to the country,” said Kamboj at the outset of her address.
She also said that India’s collective approach to Afghanistan has been articulated in Security Council Resolution 2593, which was adopted on August 30, 2021, following the fall of Kabul and the subsequent Taliban takeover.
“In this regard, our common and immediate priorities include providing humanitarian assistance for the Afghan people, the formation of an inclusive and representative government structure, combating terrorism and drug trafficking, and preserving the rights of women, children and minorities,” Kamboj added.
India’s permanent representative to the UN also underscored India’s commitment to helping Afghan people through educational scholarships and collaborations with UN agencies.
“Given the distressing humanitarian situation in the country, we need to prioritize humanitarian assistance to the people. India has delivered assistance to Afghanistan in the form of food grains, medicines, vaccines, disaster relief aid, winter clothing and materials for education,” she said.
She said that India has continued scholarships to Afghan students. It has also partnered with the UN Office of Drugs and Crime in its humanitarian efforts, and our assistance will continue for the benefit of the people of Afghanistan,” Khamboj said.
“We have collaborated with several UN agencies on the ground and will continue to do so for the welfare of the people of the country,” she said. (ANI)
