As the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly begins, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has emphasized the need for continued humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.
The UN said Afghanistan’s key demand from the General Assembly session is the continuation of humanitarian support and preventing the country’s already difficult situation from worsening.
OCHA has stressed the importance of providing humanitarian funding to Afghanistan in a timely and flexible manner, warning that adequate support remains essential for people facing humanitarian needs across the country.
The call comes as Afghanistan continues to face multiple challenges affecting vulnerable communities, including food insecurity, limited access to healthcare and economic difficulties.
The UN has repeatedly highlighted the importance of sustained international assistance to ensure essential humanitarian services can continue reaching people in need.
OCHA’s appeal comes at a time when humanitarian organizations are facing funding shortages, making it increasingly difficult to maintain essential services and assistance programs.
The United Nations is urging donors and international partners to maintain their support for Afghanistan and ensure that humanitarian funding reaches affected communities without unnecessary delays.
The agency emphasized that continued and flexible assistance is necessary to prevent further deterioration of humanitarian conditions and to support vulnerable Afghans during the ongoing crisis.