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As new school year starts in Afghanistan, almost 400,000 more girls deprived of their right to education, bringing total to 2.2 million

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the third anniversary of the ban on secondary education for girls in Afghanistan.

On February 10 2025, Ramzia*, 15, is drawing at home. She has been out of school for the past three and a half years. She was in eighth grade when girls were banned from school.

1,000 days of education – equivalent to three billion learning hours – lost for Afghan girls

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director, Catherine Russell

On 11 June 2024, primary school students in Kabul interact with other students and teachers.

Flash floods in Afghanistan posing urgent and persistent threat to children - UNICEF

UNICEF calls for increased investment in disaster preparedness and climate resilience as the recent floods provide a grave forewarning of potential future climate hazards.

On the 28th May 2024, 9 year old Farzan is photographed in the ruins of his house in Chaghcharan district, Ghor province in western Afghanistan.

Statement by UNICEF Afghanistan on the devastating flash floods in northeast of Afghanistan

Flash floods in northeastern Afghanistan have reportedly killed at least 240 people, including 51 children, with many more injured.

96,000 children affected by earthquakes in western Afghanistan in dire need of support this winter, UNICEF warns

100 days after the earthquakes, UNICEF calls for greater healthcare, clean water and sanitation services for children suffering life-threatening winter conditions

On 14th October 2023, children collect furniture from their destroyed homes following the recent earthquakes in Zinda Jan District, western Afghanistan.

UNICEF earthquake relief supplies to treat Afghan children and their families arrive in Kabul

More than 80 tonnes of UNICEF medical supplies arrived in Kabul yesterday.

On 22 October, more than 80 tonnes of UNICEF medical supplies arrived today in Kabul as part of UNICEF’s earthquake relief response.

UNICEF launches US$ 20 million appeal to support 96,000 children affected by recent earthquakes in western Afghanistan

Over the next three months, life-saving humanitarian assistance will reach over 200,000 people – including 96,000 children – living in the most devastated and vulnerable areas of Herat province

On 10 October 2023, 10-year-old Zari holds her brother Marv, 8 months old, in front of their collapsed house. They lost their home in the earthquake in Zinda Jan district in Herat Province, Afghanistan, which struck on 7 October.

Children and families at risk after 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits western Afghanistan

Children and families at risk after 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits western Afghanistan. UNICEF teams are on the ground to help conduct additional assessments. The injured are being treated in nearby health facilities, with emergency drugs provided by UNICEF and partners. UNICEF is also providing emergency tents for overburdened health clinics.

Taliban’s decision to ban Afghan women from working with the United Nations will cost children’s lives

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell

UNICEF calls on de facto authorities to allow girls to return to secondary school in Afghanistan immediately

Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the start of the new school year in Afghanistan

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