*Achim Steiner (UNDP Administrator) calls for the reopening secondary schools
Schools for girls and appeals to international community
Solidarity on the eve a global pledge conference. *
New York* – The head of the United Nations Development
The UNDP reminded the international community by reminding Afghans that they must not
not be remembered as the world’s attention turns to the conflict in Ukraine
We urge continued investment to save lives and livelihoods in Afghanistan
people.
Achim Steiner stressed the importance to girls’ and womens’ rights in
The country. Recent decisions to ban girls from secondary education
He stated that Grade 6 and beyond is a concern. UNDP is committed.
Working with UN agencies to promote and defend women’s access to the UN
Education and work and protection of these rights.
“UNDP’s partnerships can be multi-dimensional and we sometimes have to face them.”
There are many challenges, such as girls’ education in Afghanistan.
fault lines,” Steiner said. “Both girls and boys must be allowed into the
Classrooms are important because Afghanistan’s future must be for all Afghans.
Only a few. UNDP will continue to support Afghans in their quest to build strong Afghanistan.
Socio-economic foundations that can be used to build from the ground up.”
Steiner made these comments on a two-day visit to the country where they met.
Women business owners, academics and civil society representatives
the private sector and decision-makers. He also highlighted the urgent need to
Action to stop economic instability and spiralling poverty
“We reported last year that an estimated 97% of Afghans could be contacted.”
be living in poverty by 2022. This is a sad reality.
Steiner stated that they were able to reach them faster than expected. “And with commodities
We know that prices are rising globally and that many people cannot afford them.
They provide basic human necessities such as food, education, and healthcare. However,
I witnessed the determination of Afghans in getting back on their feet.
Social stability is possible through work
His first stop was to meet female business owners.
Members of the Chamber of Commerce Mazar-e-Sharif. He listened to their stories.
Discuss the difficulties they face keeping their businesses afloat.
Access to capital is difficult.
“The women who own small businesses are determined and hardworking,” said one of my interviewees.
Willingness to keep working and to provide for their families
Steiner stated that he believes in strong communities and against all odds. It is essential that there be a
International community shows solidarity and commitment in preventing conflicts
Steiner states that further economic hardship is likely, particularly for women.” “This year
We aim to support over 50,000 small and medium businesses.
Many of these are run by women.”
Afghanistan faces a new challenge following the August 2021 government change
Potential non-reversible economic collapse and a bank system that is frozen
As many as 80 percent are in debt because of a liquidity crisis.
This instability and the desire to get cash to those who are in need of it
Steiner says that the most important reason why the international community should commit to something new is because it is what Steiner believes is the best.
Funding for the High-level Pledging Event to Support the
Humanitarian Response to Afghanistan, 31 March
“We have to get the economy running again from the bottom up.
“It means support to individuals and their families as well as their businesses,” he explained.
said. “While the world’s attention turns to Ukraine and the ripple effect,
As a result of that war, we must also stand with Afghanistan in solidarity
people. We will continue to deliver hard-fought victories.
Gender equality, access to energy, and health are not lost.
During this time of hardship.”
Steiner met civil society organizations and NGOs on the second day.
Leaders, leaders in the private sector, women’s organizations, academics. He
We listened to the vision of Afghanistan’s future and the paths to it.
go forward.
“A better future for Afghanistan can only be built if the country retains its sovereignty.”
Young people and thought leaders who want to open new doors.
Steiner stated that the future of humanity is being moved forward in ways that are beneficial to all. “The future of the”
A country must be built on human rights, dignity, and access to
A way to provide for your livelihood and that you leave no one behind.
UNDP is leading the UN socioeconomic recovery in the country, under One-UN
Transitional Engagement Framework (TEF). UNDP launched an initiative in October 2021 to create a Transitional Engagement Framework (TEF).
ABADEI is an ambitious program for local recovery to protect livelihoods.
Small productive activities
The ABADEI program has helped 76,000 people with temporary disabilities since then.
Work; helped 25,000 small farmers/traders with market access.
benefiting over a quarter million people; including building vital
Irrigation systems that benefit 105,000 people and provide clean and safe water
Access to affordable energy for 18,000 households in poverty and up to 80
MSMEs using solar-hydro minigrids
UNDP also supports the improvement of healthcare services through 3.1
Million Afghans, including 1.1 million children (and 780,000 women) – to
Access basic medical care, including COVID-19 vaccines and payment
Salary for healthcare workers and support to hospitals.
The Special Trust Fund was created to provide a financial system.
Afghanistan was the first country to receive donor funds and create a unified funding system.
The 16 UN agencies involved in the response ensure a cohesive, linked effort
Support the country’s basic human needs and essential services.
UN also needs $4.4 billion to address humanitarian needs.
Agencies working in Afghanistan urgently need an additional US$3.6 billion
To sustain vital social programs to assist 38 million people in the United States
UN’s Framework. UNDP asks for US$134.6 Million for Afghanistan this year.
Support its response.
The Administrator thanked the recipients of financial assistance.
The UNDP has been aided by the Trust Fund and bilateral partners.
Deliver on the ground and help stabilize livelihoods
Afghanistan, but he stated that continued support and new commitments could be made.
Further strengthening the potential for prosperity in the country.
“I appeal to international partners to continue their support for the
Steiner announces that the conference will feature people from Afghanistan.
“UNDP is committed building resilience at the local and regional levels, especially in rural areas.”
Helping women and girls who cannot be left behind in the rehabilitation of
Afghanistan,” Steiner says. “On the macro-level we are committed to Afghanistan,” Steiner says.
Developing strategies and options for addressing the virtual collapse
Commercial banking and key functions of central banks are both available.
The financial system was paralysed and unprecedented liquidity resulted
crisis.”
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