Herat Spanish Contingent Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Afghan Women

Maj. (OF-3) Jacinto CHOZAS, SP AF

FSB HERAT Public Information Officer

Regional Command-West Public Affairs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Herat, Afghanistan– The Herat Female Support Battalion met a group of Afghan women, representatives of different entities, different associations and Police Forces.

The purpose of the meeting was to deliver humanitarian assistance shipped from Spain and to continue ongoing support.

During the meeting, representatives of the Afghan women, had the opportunity to discuss with the female military members of the Spanish, Italian and American contingents that were present, the situation and specific problems that affect them.

Among other entities represented at the meeting, was the Herat Provincial Council, the directorate of Women Affairs, Widow Women Association and Afghan National Border Police.

Spanish Col. Carlos de Palma, FSB Herat commander, welcomed the participants and expressed the appreciation for the steady support these entities carry out in order to improve conditions of the Afghan women and their children in Afghanistan.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the various humanitarian aid supplies, including materials specifically suited for their work such as backpacks, first-aid kits, laptops, etc., was presented to the women.

NTM-A is a coalition of 38 troop-contributing nations charged with assisting the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in generating a capable and sustainable Afghan National Security Force ready to take lead of their country’s security by 2014. For more information about NTM-A, visit www.ntm-a.com.

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