What role should youth play in Afghanistan's future?

According to data from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), approximately 63% of Afghanistan's population is under the age of 24, making young people a critical force for the country's economic renewal and community development. However, severe ongoing challenges—such as high unemployment, poverty, and restrictions on education and employment that particularly affect young women—greatly limit their ability to contribute. Reports from entities like the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and UNESCO emphasize that ensuring access to education, vocational training, and inclusive opportunities is essential to empowering youth to build a peaceful and stable future.