Statement

Statement of the Executive Director at the High-level Ministerial Meeting on the Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan

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Events

High-level Ministerial Meeting on the Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan

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Publisher

UNFPA

Publication date

11 September 2021

Author

UNFPA Afghanistan

Resources

UNFPA Humanitarian Appeal for Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, every two hours a mother dies from pregnancy-related complications 18.4 million people The current crisis could make the situation worse. $29.2 million is needed to respond to immediate humanitarian needs.

 

Publication date

Sep 2021

Resources

OCHA Flash appeal for Afghanistan

This Flash Appeal is consolidated by OCHA on behalf of the Humanitarian Country Team and partners to adress immediate humanitarian response gaps in Afghanistan. It covers the period from September to December 2021.

News

Student midwives persevere amid conflict and pandemic in Afghanistan

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Midwifery students learn critical life-saving skills. © UNFPA Afghanistan
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Statement

Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) - AFGHANISTAN

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Statement

The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Afghanistan

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News

As Afghanistan grapples with surge in COVID-19 cases, one midwife shares her strength

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Mastura Zia provides maternal health services to Afghan returnees, many of them deported from neighbouring Iran. © Zaeem Abdul Rahman/UNFPA Afghanistan
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Updates

Japan contributes $1.4 million to UNFPA maternal health project for Afghan refugees in Iran

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Mother and child from a UNFPA supported programme. @UNFPA Iran
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News

After childbirth trauma, Afghan women emerge from life in shadows

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Noorjahan laughs as she recovers from fistula surgery in Malalai Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. Now, she says, "I can live." © Andrea Bruce/ NOOR
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