The Italian contingent in the "Resolute Support" mission in Afghanistan, currently led by the 132nd "Ariete" armored brigade, donated various IT, technical and office materials to the Department of Woman Affairs (DoWA) in Herat to support and facilitate the performance of the institution's institutional activities.
The delivery took place in recent days at Camp Arena, headquarters of the Train Advise Assist Command West (TAAC-W), in the presence of the director of the DoWA, Anisa Sarwari and the commander of the TAAC-W, Brigadier Enrico Barduani.
The activity, organized and conducted by TAAC-W civil and military Cooperation staff, is part of the numerous assistance projects promoted by the contingent in terms of support for Afghan institutions and civil society. Specifically, the donation in favor of the DoWA of Herat is part of the activities in support of the role of women in Afghan society, for which social affirmation and professional recognition still face considerable difficulties.
General Barduani stressed the importance of the work courageously carried out by DoWA for the improvement of the condition of women in Afghan society, expressing admiration for the commitment made by the Department in the various projects, with women at the center, promoted by the institute in the province of Herat. “Through this small contribution that will facilitate the carrying out of your demanding tasks - said the commander of TAAC W - the Italian contingent wants to further demonstrate the closeness and support to the Afghan population ".
The director of DoWA, Anisa Sarwari, in recalling how the Italian contingent has constantly supported the role of Afghan women in recent years, with numerous projects, sincerely thanked for the precious donation, expressing gratitude for the support and assistance that the Forces Italian armies supply their country's institutions.
Support to the population, with particular reference to the most vulnerable sections of society, is one of the activities that goes alongside the main one of training, consultancy and assistance to the Afghan Security Forces, conducted by Italian advisors, to increase functionality and self-supporting capacity.
