UN supports over 18,000 women entrepreneurs
The United Nations in Afghanistan (UN Afghanistan) says it has supported 18,616 women entrepreneurs across the country.
Category: Afghanistan
OCHA emphasizes funding to sustain life-saving aid
According to OCHA, humanitarian needs in Afghanistan are expected to remain high this year, and it emphasizes that timely, flexible funding is critical to sustaining life-saving aid.
Between opportunity and concern; women’s experience with AI in Afghanistan
Findings from Salam Watandar’s interviews with 20 women in Afghanistan show that AI is mostly used by women in areas such as education—especially language learning—editing writing, content creation, accessing health information, and generating business ideas. However, alongside these opportunities, deep concerns about privacy, data security, and the accuracy of responses have made their experience with AI complex and ambivalent.
Japan and UNDP launch ‘RISE’ project in Afghanistan
The government of Japan, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has announced a new joint initiative titled “Resilient Income Solutions Empowering Alternative Livelihoods” (RISE) aimed at supporting vulnerable communities in Afghanistan.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosts “Afghanistan–Central Asia Consultative Dialogue”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate has announced the start of the “Afghanistan–Central Asia Consultative Dialogue” meeting.
UNAMA: 50 people killed each month by mine explosions
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned that Afghanistan ranks as the third country in the world in terms of having the
Assessment of the health services situation in urban and rural areas of Afghanistan
This research was conducted to assess access to health services situation in urban and rural areas of Afghanistan. The results, based on a survey of 1,136 citizens across 32 provinces, indicate significant differences between urban and rural areas in terms of access, quality of services, and availability of medicines. Findings suggest that rural residents face greater challenges in obtaining quality health services.
Survey on women’s purchasing power in Afghanistan; the impact of unemployment on women’s purchasing ability
This survey, conducted with the participation of 1,045 women from 29 provinces of Afghanistan, provides a comprehensive and detailed picture of women’s purchasing power, savings capacity, sources of income, and their economic limitations. The findings indicate that women’s purchasing power—especially among unemployed women—has declined over the past three years, and the economic crisis has had profound impacts on households.
UNICEF: 1 in 3 people in Afghanistan cannot access to safe drinking water
The Afghanistan office of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stated that one in every three people in Afghanistan cannot access to safe drinking water.
400 martyred in Pakistan airstrike; Bennett urges de-escalation
Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, has called on Pakistan and the Islamic Emirate to de-escalate tensions and exercise maximum restraint.
UN Security Council extends UNAMA mandate for three months
The Security Council, by adopting a resolution, has extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for an additional three months.
Japan contributes $2 million to support Afghan returnees
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Afghanistan has announced that Japan has contributed USD 2 million to the organization.
