UN creates over 270,000 short-term jobs for Afghans amid humanitarian crisis

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has announced that since 2023, it has created short-term jobs for 272,600 people in Afghanistan.

In a statement, FAO mentioned that it has assisted Afghan farmers in irrigating and safeguarding their farmland. The organization emphasized that access to sufficient food is a basic human right, and it remains committed to ensuring this right for those in need in Afghanistan.

Previously, FAO reported that three out of four people in Afghanistan rely on agriculture for their survival. The organization also noted that this year has provided livestock protection packages to 55,750 families, helping safeguard their animals and ensure food security for a better life.

Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis, forced deportations of Afghan refugees from Iran and Pakistan have worsened the situation. Thousands of refugees are being returned to Afghanistan, where they face dire living conditions with limited access to basic resources.

In addition, the suppressive policies of the Taliban, particularly their bans on education and employment for women, have exacerbated the already grim situation in Afghanistan. Women, who played a crucial role in the workforce and the education system, are now stripped of their rights, deepening the crisis.

The combination of forced deportations, Taliban policies, and a struggling agricultural sector has left millions of Afghans in severe need, heightening concerns of a worsening humanitarian disaster. Without urgent international intervention, the situation will continue to deteriorate, further endangering the lives of Afghanistan’s most vulnerable populations.

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