Afghanistan’s foreign donors meeting in Geneva, beginning November 23, 2020, should prioritize funding for education and health, especially for girls and women, and for independent media, Human Rights Watch said on Saturday. “Talks toward ending the conflict don’t make this the time for donors to reduce funding for Afghanistan’s most vulnerable communities. Protecting gains in media freedom is also critical, Human Rights Watch said. “Afghans who have endured decades of human rights abuse are understandably fearful that achievements in media freedom, education, health care, and women’s rights may soon be lost,” Gossman said. “Foreign donors should seize this moment to strengthen support for rights and meet essential humanitarian needs.”[/read_more][read_more id="2" more="Read full article" less="Read less"]

Source: The North Africa Journal November 21, 2020 08:26 UTC