The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Afghanistan has called for an end to child marriage and urged investment in realizing girls’ rights on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl.
In a statement on Sunday, October 11, the agency warned that pregnancy at a young age poses serious risks to young mothers.
It added that timely access to healthcare services and maternal care can save lives.
UNFPA stressed that access to healthcare services and appropriate care helps protect mothers’ health and strengthen communities.





