Afghanistan: WASH on the Brink
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The recent political upheaval and transition in Afghanistan have compounded the country’s existing crisis, leaving its people devastated. The impact of years of conflict and insecurity, the worst drought in the last 27 years, displacement, economic collapse, natural disasters, multiple diseases outbreaks, and the COVID-19 pandemic have collided to create an unprecedented humanitarian emergency. Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities has become more critical than ever for children’s health, development and survival. Without urgent action, the need will only become more dire in the face of food insecurity and climate change. This advocacy brief details UNICEF’s response plan, including our key recommendations to prevent the total collapse of the WASH sector, respond to the immediate humanitarian needs, and move toward medium- and long-term recovery.
