Herat, Aug. 13 -- On International Youth Day, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) announced the launch of a vocational training program in Herat province aimed at empowering 200 girls deprived of formal education.

According to a report by Khaama Press, the participants in the six-month program are aged between 15 and 25, representing some of the most disadvantaged youth in Afghanistan.

The initiative, organized in partnership with Japan, will provide training in sewing and carpet weaving. UNICEF stated the program's objective is to equip the girls with practical skills to support their livelihoods and independence.

Khaama Press quoted UNICEF highlighting that "since the Taliban's ban on girls' education, more than one million g...