Afghans are ‘out of options’ and desperately need realistic alternatives to poppy cultivation

Afghans are ‘out of options’ and desperately need realistic alternatives to poppy cultivation

The restrictions placed by the Taliban de facto authorities on women and girl’s education and employment have shattered the dreams of many of the women here, but their spirits remain unbroken.  Taliban’s Poppy Ban: Can It Work? The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), through its implementing partner, the Danish Committee for Aid…

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Ukraine: Imperative to ‘explore all options’ to reach civilians – UN relief chief

Ukraine: Imperative to ‘explore all options’ to reach civilians – UN relief chief

Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths said that it was “imperative that we explore all options to reach civilians”, stressing that all parties to the fighting must allow and facilitate the “rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief”. “I urge the parties to strengthen facilitation efforts so we can reach all civilians in need”, he said. Cut…

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