Afghanistan: UN humanitarian chief calls for ‘rights…well-being’ of women

Women in Afghanistan play a “critical role” in delivering aid, the UN Humanitarian told the leadership of the Taliban in Kabul on Sunday, calling on all parties to “ensure their rights, safety and well-being”. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2021/09/1099202
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