Tajudeen Oyewale, the representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Afghanistan, has said that climate-related risks are increasing food vulnerability among children across the country.
In a post on X on Monday, June 22, Oyewale said that drought, floods, and extreme heat are weakening food systems and reducing access to water.
The UNICEF representative added that gaps in vaccination coverage and healthcare services are further increasing the risks facing children.
Years of conflict, widespread poverty, and inadequate access to healthcare, education, and nutrition services have created significant challenges for children in Afghanistan.
