UNICEF Seeks $950m In Urgent Aid To Support 12m People In Afghanistan
The UNICEF has called for $950 million in urgent funding to meet the basic and humanitarian needs of 12 million people in Afghanistan, including 6.5 million children.
In a statement, UNICEF said the assistance is critical to the survival and well-being of children across the country, warning that needs are growing amid Afghanistan’s deepening, multidimensional crises.
The agency said communities are grappling with the combined impact of natural disasters, a fragile economy, limited access to basic services and recurring climate shocks.
According to humanitarian estimates, about 22 million people, including 11.6 million children, are expected to require assistance across Afghanistan in 2026.
UNICEF also warned of a worsening protection crisis, saying pregnant women, children, young people and marginalised groups face increasing risks.
The agency highlighted the systematic rights crisis affecting women and girls, noting that bans on education, restrictions on employment and daily limitations have weakened their resilience, with long-term consequences for future generations.
Citing the scale and urgency of the challenges, UNICEF appealed for $950 million to support vulnerable populations, particularly children and women, and urged donors to step up funding to prevent further deterioration of humanitarian conditions.
