Rababe Fatima, the United Nations Secretary-General\u2019s Special Representative for Afghanistan, stated in a recent video message that central regions of the country, especially Bamyan province, are facing serious problems such as water shortages due to climate change. She added that this challenge is among the major concerns of the people in these areas.<\/p>\n
Earlier this month, Rababe Fatima traveled to Bamyan and during her visit met with local officials, women entrepreneurs, shopkeepers, female journalists, and members of civil society. She also visited a water canal construction project in a remote area of Bamyan, which, according to her, was established with the participation of local people to supply water to approximately 10 villages. However, she emphasized that this project alone is insufficient to address the water shortage in the region.<\/p>\n
She described the infrastructure and road conditions in this province as inadequate, stressing that access to basic services, especially for women and children, such as healthcare, faces many challenges. She noted that women and children have to travel long distances under difficult conditions to receive medical care.<\/p>\n
After visiting the provincial hospital of Bamyan, Rababe Fatima commended its services and noted that several UN agencies, including the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the United Nations Population Fund, support the hospital. Nevertheless, she underlined the need for increased investment in the health sector and the expansion of health centers and clinics, particularly in remote areas of Bamyan.<\/p>\n
The UN Special Representative in Afghanistan also expressed satisfaction with the active participation of women in business and the enthusiasm of girls for education, emphasizing that girls should have equal access to educational and life opportunities as boys.<\/p>\n
Rababe Fatima described her trip to Bamyan as a valuable experience and announced that the United Nations, while engaging in dialogue with local authorities and national and international organizations, aims to expand support to improve living conditions and foster the development of Bamyan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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