RASC News Agency: The recent report from the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF) underscores the immediate necessity for psychological support for women and girls affected by the devastating Herat earthquake and its subsequent aftershocks. The report discloses that these seismic events have impacted over 1.6 million individuals since October, underscoring the paramount importance of promptly delivering mental health assistance to these affected individuals.
Within the report, the most vulnerable groups identified include pregnant women, lactating mothers, young girls, and housewives, all of whom have experienced significant mental and emotional distress as a consequence of the earthquakes. It is imperative that the requisite support and resources be allocated to address their mental well-being and provide the necessary assistance.
The earthquakes in Herat have resulted in immense human and financial losses for the people of this province, with women and girls disproportionately affected. Many survivors have expressed their anguish, characterizing this event as the most traumatic experience of their lives. Despite almost three months having passed since the earthquakes, there are still households lacking proper shelter and in dire need of humanitarian aid. While international assistance has been rendered, some residents have voiced concerns about the unequal distribution of aid and have accused the Taliban group of misappropriating resources in certain instances.
Numerous international organizations operating within the nation have articulated their apprehensions about the critical humanitarian conditions prevailing in the country, particularly as the winter season approaches. The citizens are grappling with a myriad of challenges during this period.
