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| Displacement has been a constant feature of the political turmoil in Afghanistan over the past few decades. The overthrow of the monarchy, the invasion and subsequent withdrawal of Soviet forces, the short-lived Mujahideen government and the rise and fall of the Taliban rule each produced new waves of refugees, internally displaced people, and orphans as well as rising food prices, water shortages, and the destruction of infrastructure. Learn more |
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| Afghanistan today suffers from one of the worst health crises in the world. Years of war and civil strife have left behind enormous poverty, a crumbling infrastructure, and a widespread landmine crisis. The country is among leading nations on every global index of suffering. Life expectancy at birth is estimated at 44 years, and 1 out of 4 children die before their fifth birthday. Learn more
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| Afghanistan is the world's most heavily mined nation, and has one of the highest proportions of disabled people, due to the landmines planted extensively throughout the country. Children represent half of all injuries and deaths from landmines in Afghanistan. |
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| Education improves the lives of children and the economic and social well-being of countries. It can lead to an increase in the productivity of labor, reduced fertility, and improved health; it also enables people to participate fully in the economy and the development of their societies. Learn more |
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