UN Chief to hold humanitarian conference for Afghanistan on September 13

In response to the growing humanitarian needs in the war-ravaged country, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will convene a high-level humanitarian conference for Afghanistan on September 13.Taking to Twitter, Guterres said that Afghan children, women and men need support and solidarity from the international community."Now more than ever, Afghan children, women & men need support & solidarity from the international community. I will convene a high-level humanitarian conference for Afghanistan on 13 September to advocate for a swift scale-up in funding & full, unimpeded access to those in need," Guterres tweeted.Earlier on Friday, United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric informed that Guterres will travel next week to Geneva, Switzerland, to hold a ministerial meeting in response to the growing humanitarian needs in Afghanistan."As the United Nations continues to stand in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan, the Secretary-General will travel

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