The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has called on donor countries to maintain their support for the Afghan people in 2025. The agency warned that 22.9 million Afghans remain in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.
The appeal comes ahead of the Afghanistan Coordination Group meeting, set to take place this week in Istanbul, Türkiye. In a statement received by Afghanistan International, UNAMA stressed the critical importance of sustained international aid.
The meeting will bring together representatives from donor countries, international financial institutions, and UNAMA officials.
Indrika Ratwatte, UN Humanitarian Coordinator and Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan, emphasised the need to preserve key resources and systems that support the Afghan population.
She also highlighted the importance of transitioning from emergency aid to long-term, sustainable solutions. Ratwatte described this shift as vital not only for Afghanistan but also for the wider region and the global community.
In 2024, international humanitarian partners secured $3.21 billion to address humanitarian and basic needs in Afghanistan.
UNAMA noted that the United Nations 2024 Annual Results Report for Afghanistan will be released alongside the Istanbul meeting. The report details the progress achieved through international support over the past year.
The statement added that donor contributions have enabled the UN to deliver life-saving aid and improve essential services across the country, including services for women and girls.
