Empowering Children’s Rights in Afghanistan
The complex political, socio-economic, and humanitarian challenges that have intensified in Afghanistan due to the developments of 2021, including leadership transitions and their impact on essential services, financial systems, and the overall humanitarian situation, have exacerbated the ongoing turmoil in a nation plagued by decades of conflict, natural disasters, poverty, and disease outbreaks, including the far-reaching consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The dire situation has led to a staggering 25 percent increase in the number of individuals requiring humanitarian assistance and protection since early 2021, encompassing more than half of the population. Amidst these adversities, over 650,000 people are projected to experience displacement due to economic hardships, shocks, and insecurity, with an additional 785,400 individuals expected to return from abroad throughout 2022. This volatile context underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions that can positively influence the lives of vulnerable children and families, fostering positive change and upholding children’s rights in Afghanistan.
The situation in Afghanistan presents a critical challenge to the realization of children’s rights due to the ongoing political and socio-economic changes, prolonged conflict, poverty, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to existing reports, over half of the population requires humanitarian assistance and protection, with population movements driven by economic hardships and insecurity. Disaggregated data reveals that children are particularly affected, facing barriers and bottlenecks to accessing essential services, education, and protection.
RWDOA’s strategy focuses on Social and Behavior Change (SBC) within the child rights framework to create a positive impact in this challenging environment.
Collaborative Partnership: We’re partnering with Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) and Religious Leaders through the TAAVON alliance for synergized child rights advocacy.
Contextual Understanding: By working closely with FBOs, religious leaders, scholars, and authorities, we gain a comprehensive understanding of contextual factors influencing child rights in Afghanistan.
Behavior Insights: Collaboration with FBOs and religious leaders helps us delve into drivers like religious, cultural, social, cognitive, and structural factors, enabling tailored interventions.
Community Engagement: Our Social Mobilization (SM) and Community Engagement (CE) strategies prioritize active participation and inclusion of communities, including religious leaders, FBOs, and civil society members.
Advocacy and Awareness: RWDOA, in partnership with TAAVON, conducts advocacy campaigns promoting child rights within Islamic principles. Regular meetings with religious institutions ensure sustained engagement.
Capacity Building: We enhance project staff, FBO members, and religious leaders’ skills and knowledge through training sessions on SBC and child rights.
Implementation and Outreach: Through community engagement and social mobilization interventions, we partner with FBOs and religious leaders to effectively reach and empower communities.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Continuous monitoring and evaluation of SBC interventions allow data-driven adjustments, ensuring the highest impact.
Sustainability: SBC principles are integrated into our long-term strategies, ensuring behavior change initiatives uphold child rights beyond the project’s duration.
Our holistic approach aims to create a collaborative environment where child rights are championed, behavior change is community-driven, and FBOs and religious leaders are central to the cause.
Your support directly contributes to uplifting Afghan children’s rights. Your donation fuels our SBC interventions, fostering lasting positive change in the lives of vulnerable children.
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