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UN appeals for $170 million to help needy Afghans this year
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), has said they need $170 million to provide vital humanitarian aid to vulnerable individuals in Afghanistan throughout 2023.
OCHA emphasized that this year, approximately 20.3 million Afghans will require assistance across four key sectors, namely public safety, child protection, addressing gender-based violence, and mine clearance efforts.
The agency said in a statement that the protection of children remains a paramount concern for OCHA and their efforts focus on safeguarding children from various forms of harm, exploitation, and recruitment by armed groups. “This entails establishing child-friendly spaces, providing psychosocial support, and advocating for the rights and welfare of Afghan children,” their statement read.