Afghanistan

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced that 11.6 million Afghan children under the age of five received polio vaccinations in 2024, Afghanistan International reported. UNICEF is committed to eradicating polio in Afghanistan, and Tajudeen Oyewale, the organization’s representative in…

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has suspended parts of its humanitarian operations in Afghanistan and closed several provincial offices due to a significant drop in international aid. The cuts are expected to impact millions of Afghans, particularly women and children…

On World Tuberculosis Day, March 24, the World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the ongoing public health crisis of tuberculosis (TB) in Afghanistan, reporting over 50,000 cases in 2024, Amu TV reported. The WHO’s recent report indicates that Afghanistan’s healthcare…

The United Nations has raised concerns that by 2030, four million Afghan girls could be deprived of education due to ongoing restrictions. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated that these limitations continue to hinder access to learning, expressing hope that progress…

On World Water Day, March 22, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) underscored the significant challenge of water access in Afghanistan. In a statement, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has noted that 33 million people…

As the new academic year starts in Afghanistan, 400,000 girls remain barred from education, bringing the total number of girls unable to attend secondary and high school to 2.2 million, Khaama Press reported. This alarming situation has raised significant international…

Afghanistan is facing worsening security conditions, human rights violations, and economic hardship under Taliban rule, with reports highlighting increased public punishments, ongoing violence, and deepening restrictions on freedoms. According to the Taliban’s Supreme Court, at least 456 people, including 60…

The new academic year in Afghanistan is set to begin on Thursday, March 20, in colder regions, as announced by the Ministry of Education. However, there was no mention of reopening schools for girls beyond grade six, marking the fourth…

UNICEF announced that the Japanese government has donated $2.5 million to assist vulnerable children in Afghanistan affected by natural disasters and ongoing crises, Khaama Press reported. This funding aims to provide essential services to those in need, particularly focusing on…

A coalition of women activists has launched a campaign titled “Let’s Study” to protest the Taliban’s ongoing ban on girls’ education, now entering its fourth year, Amu TV reported. Organized by the Women’s Freedom Movement, the campaign underscores the severe…