Afghans fear Taliban may forcibly recruit youngsters in terror groups, UN raises alarm
Under the Taliban`s previous regime, thousands of Afghans under the age of 18 were enrolled in terrorist groups, the recruitment process forced than voluntary.
Sep 20, 2021, 06:34 AM IST
10 million Afghan children need humanitarian assistance to survive: UNICEF
According to UNICEF, due to a lack of access to basic needs, many children are malnourished they must lie in hospital beds.
Sep 18, 2021, 11:22 AM IST
Afghan children ‘at greater risk than ever’ owing to malnutrition
Afghan children ‘at greater risk than ever’owing to the acute malnutrition crisis. The children had to pay a heavy price as a result of the increased conflict and insecurity of recent times. Around 300,000 youngsters were forced to flee their homes. More than four million children were cut off from schools due to this. Regional Director for UNICEF, George Laryea-Adjei has raised his concern on the issue.
Aug 30, 2021, 16:52 PM IST
Children in Afghanistan should not be abandoned, says UNICEF as some partners consider cutting aid
"Now, with a security crisis, skyrocketing food prices, a severe drought, the spread of COVID-19, and another harsh winter just around the corner, children are at greater risk than ever," George Laryea-Adjei, Regional Director for UNICEF South Asia warned.
Aug 30, 2021, 06:48 AM IST
Afghanistan: Humanitarian situation to worsen due to drought, onset of winter: UNICEF
UNICEF says 10 million children in Afghanistan already survive on humanitarian assistance and around a million are expected to suffer from life-threatening malnutrition this year.
Aug 23, 2021, 17:52 PM IST
Diarrhoea kills nearly 10,000 Afghan children annually - Some tips to prevent the disease
Using a toilet and washing your hands is literally a matter of life or death and deaths from diarrhoea are particularly tragic because in most cases they can be easily avoided
Nov 02, 2017, 19:37 PM IST
$5-mn Indian aid to treat heart disease among Afghan kids
India has decided to grant $5 million to the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) for the treatment of Afghan children suffering from congenital heart disease, the Indian embassy said here on Monday.
Sep 14, 2015, 21:37 PM IST
