With Catastrophe Looming, the World Cannot Turn its Back on Afghanistan’s Children

Patrick O'Leary, Jianqiang Liang - The Conversation

Months after the Taliban’s return in Afghanistan, there are grave concerns about the state of the country, and in particular, the lives of children.

According to surveys by the World Food Programme, 95% of households are not consuming enough food. The economy is on the brink of collapse, further exacerbating the threat to the livelihoods of children and their families.

The UN is urging the global community to not only boost its aid for the country, but also monitor the safety of women and children.