Reports

KABUL, 18 April 2024 - Nearly a quarter of a million Afghan children need proper homes, food, and access to education after returning from Pakistan in the past seven months with virtually nothing, said Save the…

Recommendation Ensuring that communities and people affected by crisis receive appropriate and relevant assistance in a country like Afghanistan requires a comprehensive and collaborative approach involving multiple stakeholders. These include: further needs assessment, local community engagement, collaboration…

Overview This snapshot summarizes Bangladesh’s progress in polio transition. It outlines the government’s vision to keep Bangladesh polio-free and to sustain the network set up to eradicate polio to strengthen other health priorities, especially essential immunization, disease…

Overview This snapshot summarizes Indonesia’s progress in polio transition. It outlines the government’s vision to keep Indonesia polio-free and to sustain the network set up to eradicate polio to strengthen other health priorities, especially essential immunization, disease…

UNDP Report Reveals the Struggle and Resilience of Women Entrepreneurs in Afghanistan New York and Kabul, 17 April 2024 - Despite facing formidable challenges, women-owned and -led businesses in Afghanistan continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience, serving as…

HIGHLIGHTS • Between 12 and 16 April, persistent heavy rainfall and lightning resulted in the tragic loss of 53 lives, with over 50 people sustaining injuries and more than 1,400 houses damaged across Pakistan. • The Provincial Disaster…

Since 12 April, heavy rain and strong winds have been affecting some regions of Thailand (particularly the northern areas) causing widespread damage. According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), more than 11,000 people have been affected…

Ruang volcano, located on Ruang Island (part of Sangihe Islands, North Sulawesi Province), increased its volcanic activity on 16-17 April with explosions and emission of volcanic ash and lava. The worst hit areas are Pumpente Village…

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are still affecting Pakistan and Afghanistan, leading to severe weather-related incidents, casualties and damages. As of 17 April, media report 62 fatalities in Pakistan across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and Baluchistan Provinces. In…

Pakistan is the fifth largest refugee hosting country providing safety to some 1.38M registered refugees and asylum seekers who were forced to flee their countries. UNHCR supports efforts undertaken by the Government of Pakistan to provide protection…