Three foreign NGOs stop work in Afghanistan after Taliban ban on women staff: statement
"Whilst we gain clarity on this announcement, we are suspending our programmes, demanding that men and women can equally continue our lifesaving assistance in Afghanistan," Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and CARE said in a joint statement.
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- Published Date: 02:54 | 25 December 2022
- Modified Date: 03:06 | 25 December 2022
Three foreign aid groups, including Save the Children, announced Sunday they were suspending their work in Afghanistan after the Taliban ordered all NGOs to stop their women staff from working, a statement said.
"Whilst we gain clarity on this announcement, we are suspending our programmes, demanding that men and women can equally continue our lifesaving assistance in Afghanistan," Save the Children, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and CARE said in a joint statement.
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