Social Affairs
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February 23, 2026Taliban Administration Oversees Over 10,000 Orphaned Children Across Afghanistan
Over 10,000 orphaned Afghan children are currently under Taliban care, with calls for transparency and oversight of orphanage conditions and…
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February 23, 2026UN Launches 2026 Afghanistan Humanitarian Aid Plan to Support 21.9 Million People
The UN launches Afghanistan's 2026 humanitarian aid plan to help 21.9 million people amid conflict, poverty, and Taliban-imposed restrictions.
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February 23, 2026Taliban Administration Cancels ID Card Confirmation Fee to Ease Access for Citizens
The Taliban's National Statistics Authority has canceled ID card verification fees and will correct errors free to ease public access…
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February 23, 2026FAO Warns Most of Afghanistan to Experience Dry Weather with No Rain for Two Weeks
FAO forecasts dry weather with below-normal rainfall and higher temperatures in Afghanistan until May, risking early moisture stress and impacting…
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February 22, 2026UNICEF Launches 16-Week Early Childhood Development Program in Six Afghan Provinces
UNICEF launches a 16-week program in six Afghan provinces to support early childhood development by enhancing parental skills and child…
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February 22, 2026Planting Campaign Begins in Pul-e Khumri with 3,000 Saplings
Pul-e Khumri launches a campaign to plant 3,000 saplings for greener spaces, aiming to improve the environment and reduce pollution…
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February 22, 2026Japan Launches New Support Program for Returning Women and Girls in Afghanistan
Japan funds a $826K UN Women program supporting Afghan women and girls returning from Pakistan and Iran amid Taliban restrictions.
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February 22, 2026Global Human Rights Body Condemns Pakistan’s Airstrikes on Afghanistan
The International Human Rights Foundation condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan, urging an independent investigation and immediate humanitarian aid.
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February 21, 202617.4 Million People in Afghanistan Require Immediate Food Aid, UN Warns
The World Food Programme reports 17.4 million in Afghanistan need urgent food aid, but budget cuts limit aid to 2…
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February 21, 2026Renovation of 19 Schools Completed in Ghor Province
Renovation of 19 schools in Afghanistan's Ghor province completed, but experts stress the need to lift restrictions on girls' education…