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Counselling offers Afghan women a safe space to share their mental health struggles

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Counselling offers Afghan women a safe space to share their mental health struggles

Increasing restrictions on women and girls, a worsening economy, and decades of conflict have contributed to a mental health crisis that is particularly impacting women. 
Women take part in a group counselling session at a mosque in Bamyan in Afghanistan's Central Highlands
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"We provide a helpdesk for information, or any problems people have. This has also become a place where women come together and help each other."

Maryam, Refugee Returnee

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"Now I can work and can support my family with the income from here, thanks to UNHCR."

Kamila, Host Community Member

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“I dreamt of having a successful business. Now, I want to move forward and continue to expand. My goal is to have 70-100 employees.”

Asifa, Refugee Returnee 

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“We didn’t have a home. We are very happy for this support,” said father-of-4, Noorzai, who plans to move to his newly built house in Bamyan province.

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An Afghan child in UNHCR's encashment center

Daughter of UNHCR CARE cash grant beneficiary at Kabul Encashment Centre. 

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