Afghanistan: UNICEF bypasses Taliban and gives money directly to teachers

THE UNICEF says it plans to set up a system to give Afghan teachers the money owed directly after the international community froze funding for its government Afghanistan under the leadership of Taliban.

“UNICEF is setting up a system that will allow direct payments to teachers without the money being channeled through the de facto authorities,” she said. Janet Voggelaar, headed by UNICEF for Education in Afghanistan, on Reuters. As part of the preparation, she said UNICEF will start enrolling all public school teachers.

“The best way we can support girls’ education in Afghanistan is to continue to support their schools and their teachers. “UNICEF urges donors not to disappoint Afghan children.” Βογκελάαρ.

His public services Afghanistan, especially those on health and education, sank into crisis after the Islamist movement Taliban occupied the country on 15 August. Many foreign governments have banned funding other than humanitarian aid through multilateral services.

It has generally been limited to emergency supplies such as wheat and blankets, leaving public service workers, including teachers, unpaid for months. The billions of dollars held by the Afghan central bank abroad have «freeze» also.

The international community has sounded the alarm Taliban restrict women’s education, as Gymnasiums for girls in many parts of the country remained closed while those for the boys were allowed to open.

Officer of Taliban stated in Reuters this week that there will be “good news” about the return of older girls to school, and that the country’s authorities are working with UNICEF and other international organizations on the subject.

“We are working specifically with UNICEF and some other international organizations… to find a good solution… we have talks on a daily basis,” he said. Wahidullah Hashimi, Director of External Programs and Assistance at ΥMinistry of Education of Afghanistan.

“We have a problem, that we are not in a good financial position… That is why we are asking the international community, international organizations, especially those with money for emergencies, to help usHe added.

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