UN urges support for Afghan women amid tightening Taliban curbs

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The United Nations has urged donors not to reduce funding for women's programs in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, highlighting the worsening conditions for women in the country. The appeal emphasizes the risk of increased suffering if support is withdrawn.

Aug 14 - The United Nations appealed to donors on Friday not to cut funding for women's programs in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, saying this would add to suffering in a country where conditions for women are already the worst in the world.