Informes

UNODC report finds drug use in Afghanistan is shifting toward synthetic drugs and the misuse of pharmaceutical drugs A new publication by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) finds that drug use in Afghanistan…

This monthly protection update for Afghanistan provides a comprehensive overview of UNHCR’s different protection programs, aiming to prevent, mitigate and respond to protection risks faced by vulnerable populations in the context of the current humanitarian crisis…

Highlights Humanitarian needs increased due to the eastern region earthquake, persistent drought in 12 provinces, and continued large-scale returns from Iran and Pakistan, placing additional pressure on already overstretched basic services. UNICEF reached 20,837,394 people, including 11,043,818 children,…

CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES ON MENTAL HEALTH Afghan beliefs about mental health are influenced by collectivism, prioritizing family and community well-being over individual needs. Because mental health issues are often attributed to social or familial disharmony, they may affect…

Khost, Afghanistan – Zuhra (not her real name) was born and raised in Iran, although her family's origins trace back to Khost province. She had never set foot in Afghanistan until circumstances beyond her control led…

FAST FACTS Since October 2025, rising Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions have driven large numbers of returnees into northern Afghanistan, overwhelming local services. In Chawk-e-Omary camp, Kunduz province, an estimated 400 families face urgent needs around health, winterization, and water,…

Kabul, Afghanistan – UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, has received US$3 million in additional funding from the Government of Japan to deliver essential health and psychosocial support services for underserved and disaster-affected populations in remote…

In Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh province in northern Afghanistan, access to free and quality medical care remains a pressing challenge that affects the well-being of millions. Despite the critical need for robust healthcare systems, many communities and families…

This monthly protection update for Afghanistan provides a comprehensive overview of UNHCR’s different protection programs, aiming to prevent, mitigate and respond to protection risks faced by vulnerable populations in the context of the current humanitarian crisis…

Executive Summary On 3 November 2025 at 00:59 local time, an earthquake struck Northern Afghanistan near Mazar-e-Sharif, most severely affecting the provinces of Balkh and Samangan, and impacting Jawzjan, Sari Pul, Kunduz, and Baghlan. This prompted a…