RASC News Agency: Naysan Sahba, the Director of Advocacy and Communications at UNICEF, recently announced his travels to the provinces of Daykundi, Herat, and Nangarhar last week, where he engaged with Afghanistani children. On Friday, December 15th, Mr. Sahba conveyed in a social media post that education transcends politics, stressing the universal right of every child to learning. He accentuated the unbridled enthusiasm of Afghanistani children for education, underscoring the profound importance of UNICEF’s mission to support children in Afghanistan.
Mr. Sahba elaborated, stating, “The resilience and courage exhibited by Afghanistani children and mothers in challenging circumstances deeply resonate with him. According to him, the strength demonstrated by Afghanistani women and children in navigating numerous conflicts and humanitarian crises in Afghanistan is commendable.” Continuing his discourse, this UNICEF official noted that, during his visit to Herat province, he also toured areas affected by earthquakes. According to Mr. Sahba, thousands in this province lack suitable shelter, residing under tents, yet they are ill-equipped to endure the harsh winter.
UNICEF’s representative appended that the organization has provided temporary schools and access to health and clean water facilities for earthquake-affected individuals in Herat. Nevertheless, the return to normal conditions and the reconstruction of demolished schools and health facilities are imperative. The Director of Advocacy and Communications at UNICEF further articulated during his visit to Nangarhar province that the situation for hundreds of families expelled from Pakistan poses a potential threat to children and women.
UNICEF underscores the right of children to access education, highlighting that the Taliban, since assuming control of the country, has prohibited girls above the sixth grade from attending school.
