Britain: Afghanistan cannot succeed by excluding women and girls.
James Kariuki, the British ambassador and deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, said on Wednesday local time at a Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan, referring to the recent earthquake in the country: The UK offers its condolences to all victims of the devastating earthquake of August 31. The specific needs of women affected by the earthquake must be met, and female aid workers must be able to work in the affected communities.
He stressed: Given the severity of the situation, the UK yesterday announced an increase of more than $ 4 million in its support for post-earthquake relief, bringing our total assistance to $ 5.4 million.
The British diplomat, without referring to the role of the US and its allies in the current situation of the people of Afghanistan and the war against this country and its occupation, added: But we are concerned about the increasing risks of drought and the alarming increase in malnutrition. More urgent support is needed to ensure that Afghans living in remote areas do not go hungry this winter.
He also said: We call on the Taliban and the international community to increase their support for the people of Afghanistan.
“Afghanistan cannot succeed while women and girls are excluded,” said the UK’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN. “We are concerned by reports that the Taliban are preventing female staff from accessing UN premises. We call on the Taliban to immediately reverse this position to ensure that Afghan women can continue their vital work supporting their country.”
The UK will continue to work with the UN-led process, including the Comprehensive Approach, she added.