Afganistan (human Rights In Area Of Conflict)

Question 1

Location/background

Answer 1

• landlocked, largely mountainous country in southwest Asia
• long period of political instability

Question 2

Human rights issues

Answer 2

• high number of casualties
• high levels of gender inequality
• widespread food insecurity
• restricted socioeconomic development

Question 3

Organisation contributions

Answer 3

UN in Afghanistan - support peace process, monitor and promote human rights, good governance
Afghan gov - protect HR, women’s access to justice, democratic process, socio-economic development
Afghan Aid (NGO) - long-term development on resolving HR e.g. food security, education

CEDAW - eliminating violence against women

Question 4

Consequences of GG of HR on rural areas

Answer 4

UNICEFF promotes development by:
- promoting community based schools
- protecting children e.g child labour and child marriage
- improve fresh water supply and sanitation
USAID - agricultural program helping to improve food security
UN World Food Programme - providing nutritious food

Question 5

Consequences of GG of HR on Urban areas

Answer 5

UN habitat - co-ordinating government and community councils to upgrade neighbourhoods in provincial capitals
Community Development councils - submit plans to upgrade housing, infrastructure, sanitation, schools and healthcare

Question 6

When did NATO try and overthrow the taliban

Answer 6

The Twin Tower Terrorist Attack (9/11)

Question 7

Civilian deaths in 2019

Answer 7

32,000

Question 8

Education for women

Answer 8

Only 12% has a secondary education

Question 9

Sexual violence

Answer 9

87% of women