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‘They told us to wait, but there is no aid’; widows’ right to access emergency assistance

April 1, 2026

While Islamic Sharia and international documents emphasize the right of widows and women without guardians to access emergency financial assistance, evidence from Kunduz shows that many of these women are, in practice, deprived of this right. In the Holy Quran (Surah At-Tawbah, verse 60), the poor and needy are identified as rightful recipients of zakat, and in the Hadiths, caring for widows is described as equivalent to performing major social deeds.

‘They told us to wait, but there is no aid’; widows’ right to access emergency assistance

Devastating floods and climate change; raise concerns among residents of Ghazni

UNICEF: 610,000 children treated for severe acute malnutrition

‘Modelin brand’ workshop; a place where women learn and earn

‘They told us to wait, but there is no aid’; widows’ right to access emergency assistance

Devastating floods and climate change; raise concerns among residents of Ghazni

‘They told us to wait, but there is no aid’; widows’ right to access emergency assistance

Devastating floods and climate change; raise concerns among residents of Ghazni

In recent years, Ghazni has increasingly been affected by climate change, with a rise in flooding causing significant damage to many families in the provincial center and its districts. Areas including Ghaib Qalandar, Hakim Sanayi Township, Khair Abad, Deh Khudaydad, Pirzada, Qala Amir Mohammad Khan, and Tawhid Abad in the provincial center, as well as parts of several districts, have repeatedly witnessed devastating floods.

UNICEF: 610,000 children treated for severe acute malnutrition

The Afghanistan office of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced that 610,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition in the country have been treated.

‘Modelin brand’ workshop; a place where women learn and earn

A woman in Kabul has established a tailoring and handicrafts workshop, creating opportunities for other women to learn a profession and gain employment. At a time when unemployment is a serious challenge for women, her determination and creativity have opened new pathways for others to work and earn a living.

The hidden cost of neglecting girls’ nutrition; from anemia to unhealthy motherhood

Health experts consider the ages of 11 to 14 to be the most critical stage of physical development. However, in Afghanistan, most girls at this age lack access to balanced and high-quality nutrition. Girls face not only economic hardships but also challenges caused by limited awareness, harmful traditional beliefs, and family neglect.

Flash floods driven by climate change; a warning to mountainous regions

Flash floods in mountainous areas occur as a result of heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt, and the steep slopes of valleys. In recent years, however, climate change has intensified these events and shortened response times. In the provinces of Kapisa and Panjshir, flash floods have recently caused significant damage to infrastructure and posed serious threats to residents’ lives, raising concerns about community preparedness and the effectiveness of early warning systems.