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🔴#Ukraine: our response over the last 2 years ⬇️ The war is still ongoing with growing unmet and complex needs: 👉 In 2024, 14.6 million people require #humanitarian assistance. That’s ❗40% of Ukraine's population*. 👉 There are close to 4 million internally displaced persons (#IDP) withing Ukraine and 6 million #refugees from Ukraine in Europe. 👉 Almost 50% of all school aged students in Ukraine rely on online or hybrid #education. Over 2300 schools along the frontlines are closed for safety reasons. 👉 By early February 2024, 3428 education buildings have been damaged and 365 totally destroyed*. 👉 The war is exacerbating harmful gender #stereotypes, increasing the care burden on women and girls, and has resulted in skyrocketing gender-based violence (#GBV). At least 3.6 million people inside Ukraine are in need of GBV prevention and response services. 👉 The war is having a profound impact on young people’s mental health and more accessible and affordable #support services are desperately needed. 📢 The international community must continue supporting those impacted by the war in Ukraine. ♥️ support our work. DONATE NOW: https://buff.ly/3SQVKDD *OCHA Ukraine Humanitarian Needs Assessment and Response Plan, 2024. *Saveschools.in.ua

On this #WorldYouthSkillsDay, let’s remember the youth of #Afghanistan, who face significant challenges due to conflict, displacement, and poverty. With 63.7 percent of Afghans under the age of 25, investing in and supporting their skills is not just a choice – it’s a responsibility. The current situation has left many young people unemployed, vulnerable, and without access to development opportunities. By investing in and empowering Afghan youth, we can create a brighter, more prosperous future for Afghanistan and its next generation.

Over the past three years, Afghans, and Afghan women in particular, have faced numerous challenges and violations of their rights. During this time, the de facto authorities have issued over 100 edicts, a large number of which directly impact the education, health, and freedom of movement of women and girls. As a global community we must be mindful of the fact that our own rights and freedoms are not guaranteed and that progress is neither linear nor unidirectional. What we have seen happen to Afghan women can happen to any of us, and it can happen swiftly. Solidarity and a sense of shared struggle are essential for the protection of the basic rights and freedoms of all people everywhere. Three years in, in the face of suffering and hardship, we remain resolute in our mission to build a more sustainable and equitable Afghanistan. While life in Afghanistan has changed immensely over the past three years, we find strength and inspiration in the spirit and resilience of the Afghan people. This spirit inspires the work we do every day with our local partners and the communities we serve. We are grateful for those who have stood by the Afghan people, Uplift, and the countless other organizations and individuals who dedicate themselves to fighting injustice, because we know that those who benefit from war, conflict, and instability in Afghanistan are counting on the apathy and forgetfulness of the global community. #Afghanistan #RememberAugust15 #August2021 #LetAfghanGirlsLearn #EndGenderApartheid

The 68th Commission on the Status of Women #csw68 is underway and the devastating and disproportionate impact of war and conflict on women and children is in the spotlight. So far the session on the impact on women and children of the war on Gaza has been heartbreaking and intense. In wars around the world women are more likely to be killed or injured than military personnel, #humanitarianlaw #SCR1325 and the #WPS agenda are all absent in the discussions by the international community where more children have been killed in Gaza in the last 4 months than in all wars globally in the last 4 years. UNRWA and UNFPA explained that there has been wholesale destruction of educational and healthcare infrastructure in Gaza, mothers are unable to feed their new born children because of malnourishment due to the restriction of humanitarian movement, women are giving birth through ceasarean section without anaesthetic, orphaned children are dying alone in agony without pain relief. We heard from Save the Children who stated that grave violations against children are at an unprecedented level in Gaza, 50% of fatalities in Gaza are children, 10 children per day are losing one or more limbs in Gaza and that children are dying through acute malnutrition. I can't adequately describe the horrors that we heard but can only reiterate Save the Children's clear recommendations - Immediate definitive sustainable ceasefire, Member States to stop the transfer of weapons where there is evidence there is a risk they will be used to commit crimes against humanity, open unrestricted humanitarian corridor land routes , resume UNRWA funding which is the facilitator for access and distribution for most of the UN agencies. UN Women UK

Afghanistan after August 2021: Things Got Rough (Even Worse Than You Think) 1: Empty Bellies, Empty Homes: Millions of Afghans are at risk of starvation because of the economic crash. 2: School's Out (Especially for Girls): Girls can't go to school or university, crushing their dreams. 3: No Work, No Hope: Many people lost their jobs, making it nearly impossible to support their families. 4: Brains Leaving, Country Draining: Doctors, teachers, and other skilled Afghans fled, taking their knowledge with them. 5: Stuck and Isolated: With limited international support, Afghanistan struggles to get the help it desperately needs. 6: Still Not Safe: There's still fighting and it's scary. 7: Can't Say Anything: It's risky to speak out against what's happening. 8: Women's Rights Shrinking: Women are deprived of their basic rights. 9: Don't Know What's Next: Nobody knows what will happen. 10: Feeling Alone: Afghanistan feels like it's all alone in this. #Afghanistan

The devastating reality that Afghanistan has been grappling with for nearly four years. Our nation is engulfed in a profound humanitarian crisis, with starvation and suffering, spread to every corner. The situation is dire, and the international community’s response has been heartbreakingly insufficient. Children, the most innocent among us, are bearing the brunt of this crisis. They are going to bed hungry, waking up malnourished, and facing a future that seems increasingly bleak. Mothers& fathers, despite their tireless efforts, are unable to provide even the most basic necessities for their families. Healthcare is scarce, and our once-vibrant communities are now shadows of their former selves. Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL) continues to fight against these odds, striving to deliver food, healthcare, and education to those in desperate need. We have not given up, but our resources are limited, and the challenges we face are monumental. The world may have turned its gaze elsewhere; with crisis in all parts of the world, but we cannot afford to look away. The lack of action from the international community only intensifies the suffering. My dear friends, supporters& colleagues, Afghanistan needs our collective voice, our compassion, and our unwavering support now more than ever. #afghanistancrisis #education #peace #humanityfirst #afghanchildren #afghangirls 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gn4YkMkv

Three years ago, Afghans faced a devastating loss of rights and freedoms. Among them, women are the group who suffered the most from this loss. Today, their resilience and strength shine through. Read Zahra's powerful blog, sharing firsthand experiences and stories of courage from Afghans still fighting for their future. 📖 Discover their stories and join us in standing with Afghans. 👉 Read more on our blog: https://bit.ly/3WLyJnk

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