Page Press releases The latest news on children’s issues in Afghanistan UNICEF Afghanistan/2017/Afghan Press release Default label: Press release > Mosaic optionsDefault label: Press release > Mosaic options Press release 16 June 2026 More than 8.8 million children in Afghanistan exposed to at least three climate hazards, UNICEF report warns Afghanistan ranks highest in South Asia for child vulnerability, underscoring the urgent need for climate-resilient services. Read now Press release 28 April 2026 Restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment in Afghanistan could lead to a loss of over 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030 - UNICEF Over a million girls denied the right to learn since ban imposed on secondary education in 2021 Read now Remarks 11 March 2026 Afghan children returning from Iran face uncertainty and rising humanitarian needs This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Representative in Afghanistan, Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva Read now Press release 03 March 2026 European Union and UNICEF airlift life-saving nutrition supplies to Afghanistan amid severe shortage Read now Press release 26 February 2026 Japan grants additional support for life-saving water and protection services in Afghanistan Read now Press release 12 February 2026 UNICEF, FAO and France join forces to strengthen food security and nutrition for earthquake-affected families in eastern Afghanistan Joint UNICEF/FAO/Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France News Release Read now Press release 10 February 2026 Japan supports polio eradication and immunization in Afghanistan with US$6.3 million contribution The contribution reinforces Japan’s long-standing support to Afghanistan’s health sector and helps sustain progress toward the global goal of polio eradication. Read now Press release 27 January 2026 UNICEF provides urgent winter support for earthquake-affected children and families in eastern Afghanistan Read now Press release 24 January 2026 UNESCO and UNICEF urge action to protect the right to education in Afghanistan Joint Press Release – UNESCO and UNICEF in Afghanistan Read now Press release 21 January 2026 UK provides £8 million to tackle rising child malnutrition in Afghanistan Funding will support UNICEF, FAO and WFP to scale life-saving nutrition services and strengthen access to nutritious foods for young children. Read now Press release 14 January 2026 UNICEF Afghanistan statement on fraudulent aid registration claims Read now Statement 02 December 2025 Statement by the UNICEF Representative in Afghanistan Dr Tajudeen Oyewale Read now First Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 17 1 2 3 4 Next Last
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