The United Nations has praised the resilience of the Afghan people in the face of decades of conflict, poverty, displacement and climate change, while expressing concern over restrictions imposed on women and girls.
In a statement issued Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary of the UN’s founding, the organization said Afghans continue to face widespread humanitarian and economic challenges, while people returning to the country are also confronting numerous difficulties.
The UN said it remains committed to supporting Afghanistan through humanitarian assistance, healthcare, education, human rights protection, economic opportunities and disaster preparedness.
The statement emphasized that Afghanistan’s future belongs to its people and reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to helping Afghans address ongoing humanitarian and economic challenges.
United Nations Day is observed annually on October 24, marking the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945.
The UN’s renewed commitment comes as millions of people across Afghanistan continue to depend on humanitarian assistance.
Meanwhile, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has previously said that human rights are now better protected than ever in the country under Islamic Sharia.
