Eden Vasorano, the head of the OCHA (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) crisis response section, stated that families in Afghanistan are under severe economic and humanitarian pressure, with some forced to sell their children. Ms. Vasorano made these remarks during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council regarding the situation in Afghanistan, highlighting that seven million people in Afghanistan face food insecurity and four million children suffer from severe malnutrition. She further emphasized that half of Afghanistan's population requires humanitarian assistance, and attacks from Pakistan have displaced thousands of families in eastern and southeastern Afghanistan, increasing humanitarian needs. Additionally, she noted that the return of migrants and natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, with women bearing the brunt of these crises. The OCHA crisis response director stressed that humanitarian organizations in Afghanistan are working under very difficult conditions, and restrictions have negatively impacted the aid delivery process. She called for the necessary funding to provide assistance to Afghanistan, stating that predictable and flexible financial resources must be secured to address the needs of those in need. According to United Nations data, half of Afghanistan's population relies on humanitarian aid for survival. Concerns about worsening humanitarian crises in the country have intensified during the summer season. Furthermore, UN-affiliated agencies have previously stated that due to the ban on women working in international humanitarian organizations, it has become more challenging to assist women and girls.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has recently stated that providing health services to mothers and the presence of midwives in remote areas of Afghanistan play a vital role in preventing maternal and neonatal mortality. Today (Monday, June 8), the organization published a report indicating that health workers at the "Family Health House" in the Dara-e-Boom district of Badghis province successfully managed high-risk childbirth cases and prevented serious complications for mothers and newborns. The report noted that timely collaboration between midwives and health workers, along with the provision of emergency care in this district, has resulted in successful deliveries and saved mothers from danger. UNFPA further emphasized that access for women to prenatal, delivery, and postnatal care can prevent many preventable deaths. Additionally, the organization mentioned in part of its report that in remote areas of Afghanistan, where access to larger healthcare facilities is limited, "Family Health Houses" play a significant role in providing primary services and saving patients' lives. UNFPA stated that the "Family Health House" in the Dara-e-Boom district of Badghis province operates with the support of the Canadian government, offering health services for mothers and newborns to the residents of this area. It is noteworthy that Afghanistan is among the countries facing high rates of maternal and neonatal mortality. The lack of healthcare facilities, limited access to specialized training, and the great distances from villages to healthcare centers pose serious challenges in providing services to pregnant mothers. In many areas, women give birth at home or in small clinics, and midwives often work with minimal resources and without immediate access to specialized guidance.

UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, has recently announced that it is providing opportunities for vocational training, including gemstone carving and goldsmithing, for girls and young women in Afghanistan. Tajuddin Iwalai, head of UNICEF's Afghanistan section, wrote on his X account that this educational program is being implemented with financial support from the Asian Development Bank. He emphasized that this training course helps girls acquire the necessary skills to enter the job market and start small businesses. The announcement stated that the educational program is conducted in the form of technical and vocational courses, where participants learn practical skills needed for employment and economic self-sufficiency. It further mentioned that training in skills such as lapis lazuli carving, goldsmithing, and other related professions is part of this program, aimed at increasing income-generating opportunities for girls and young women. According to this plan, learners will have access to the basic tools and resources needed to start their professional activities after completing six months of training, in addition to acquiring specialized skills. It is noteworthy that this initiative comes at a time when girls above the sixth grade continue to be deprived of formal education. On the other hand, existing restrictions on job opportunities for women have forced many of them to turn to private activities and small businesses to meet their living expenses.

UNAMA, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, has expressed concern over the multiple arrests and detentions of women and girls in Herat by the Ministry for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice due to "non-compliance with dress requirements." Today (Sunday, June 7), UNAMA published a statement on its X account, stating that these arrests raise serious concerns regarding human rights. The UN Assistance Mission further emphasized: "We remind the authorities that all individuals are entitled to the right to freedom of movement, and all persons, regardless of gender, have the right to equality before the law." This comes as agents from the Ministry for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice have arrested several women and girls in Herat over the past two days for failing to adhere to Islamic hijab. In a video released today from the Jebrail area of Herat, it can be seen that agents from the Ministry are arresting a woman, putting her into a vehicle, and taking her away. The exact number of arrested women and their condition is still unclear. The Ministry for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice issued an order last Thursday stating that starting this week on Saturday, women and girls whose faces and hair are visible will be arrested and "directly" transferred to prison. This is not the first instance; the current government has previously arrested and imprisoned young women and girls in Kabul and several other cities for failing to comply with the mandated dress code.

José Manuel Albares, the Spanish Foreign Minister, emphasized support for Afghan women during the fifth meeting of ministers on feminist foreign policy in Madrid, stating that their voices will continue to be heard despite efforts within Afghanistan to silence them. In his opening speech at the meeting, Mr. Albares addressed Afghan women, saying: “This will always be your home. The voices of Afghan women will always be heard from this ministry, even if someone tries to silence them.” He further highlighted that the Spanish Foreign Ministry hosts an annual meeting titled “Hear Our Voice,” where organizations and institutions of Afghan women in exile come together to advocate for freedom and gender justice. He added that part of the Spanish Foreign Ministry building has been named the “Afghan Women’s Hall,” and a commemorative plaque has been installed to ensure that the voices of Afghan women are always reflected in this institution. The two-day Madrid meeting, themed “Building Peace and Democracy,” has seen participation from government officials, representatives of international organizations, civil society institutions, and women’s rights activists from around 60 countries. Organizers have stated that over 140 civil society organizations and women's rights advocacy groups are attending this meeting, with the main focus of discussions being the role of feminist foreign policy in advancing gender equality, defending women's rights, and strengthening peace and democracy. Afghanistan has been a central topic of this meeting. Participants have expressed concern over the continued deprivation of women and girls from education, work, and participation in public life. Organizers announced that two special sessions have been dedicated to Afghanistan: one discussing what has been termed “gender apartheid” in the country, and the other focusing on the role of women in peace-building processes and the future of democracy in Afghanistan. This meeting takes place at a time when Afghanistan remains the only country in the world where girls are deprived of secondary education and higher education. Participants emphasized that sustainable peace and democracy are not possible without meaningful participation from women, and support for Afghan women and girls must remain a fundamental part of global efforts to defend human rights, gender equality, and peace.

John Ayleff, the World Food Program Director for Afghanistan, states that due to the intensification of the humanitarian crisis and disruptions in aid delivery routes, mothers and children suffering from malnutrition in the country are being sent back without receiving assistance from health centers. In a statement, Mr. Ayleff noted that malnutrition has reached its highest level, with weak and desperate mothers and children being turned away from clinics because there is no food available to help them. He emphasized that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to conflicts has severely disrupted trade and humanitarian aid efforts to Afghanistan. He added that Afghanistan, which had shifted its trade route to the port of Bandar Abbas in Iran following the closure of the Pakistan border late last year, is now facing new disruptions. According to reports, with the Iranian government controlling the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. sanctions on Iranian ports, this route has effectively been blocked as well. The World Food Program Director stated that the organization’s food reserves were completely depleted by mid-April, making it extremely difficult to continue aid efforts amid the ongoing crisis. Based on this report, the World Food Program has been forced to transport its shipments via long routes through Central Asia; an action that has tripled transportation costs and increased the prices of food supplements by 35%. This comes at a time when the organization has received only eight percent of the budget it needs for this year. Additionally, the director reported that a shipment of fortified biscuits for schools, which was supposed to be transferred from Dubai to Afghanistan via Iran, has been stuck in the United Arab Emirates for weeks since the outbreak of war in late February. This shipment is now taking a lengthy land route through Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and the Caspian Sea before entering the country through Turkmenistan. According to United Nations data, half of Afghanistan's population relies on humanitarian assistance for survival. Concerns about an escalating humanitarian crisis in the country have intensified during the summer season. Moreover, UN-affiliated organizations have previously stated that due to the ban on women working in international aid organizations, providing assistance to women and girls has become increasingly difficult.

UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, reports that the ongoing restrictions on girls' education and women's work in Afghanistan have resulted in a 0.5 percent decrease in the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In a published report, the organization stated that these restrictions have weakened Afghanistan's human resources, and each year that these limitations continue, a new group of girls is deprived of entering the skilled workforce, leading to significant social and economic consequences for Afghanistan. UNICEF has warned that the continuation of this situation could also affect children's health. The report indicates that mothers' lack of access to education is linked to an increase in child stunting, reduced vaccination coverage, and decreased prenatal care. Additionally, it noted that if women's education and employment were to expand, Afghanistan's economic growth could increase by an additional 0.5 percent annually. The organization emphasized that since the ban on girls' education over four years ago, no girl in Afghanistan has been able to attend school beyond the sixth grade. According to the report, approximately one million girls have directly suffered from this ban so far. UNICEF has warned that if this prohibition continues, in the next five years, two million girls will be deprived of the right to education beyond primary school. The report states that in the next 35 years, around 600,000 skilled women will exit Afghanistan's workforce. The United Nations Children's Fund specified that 40 out of 129 universities in Afghanistan are at risk of closure due to decreased revenue and a decline in the number of students and professors, particularly female students and faculty. According to the report, the two main sectors where women are still allowed to work are education and health services. However, with the closure of educational opportunities for girls, the number of female teachers and health workers will significantly decline in the future.

International media has reported that with the formation of the new government in Denmark, Samira Nova Amini, a Danish politician of Afghan descent, has been appointed as the Minister of Climate, Energy, and Public Services in the country’s cabinet. Ms. Nova is a well-known political figure in Denmark and has previously worked in areas related to climate policy and energy. The report states that Samira Nova, from the "Radical Venstre" party with social-liberal tendencies, will take on the responsibilities of this ministry starting today (Wednesday, June 3). This appointment comes at a time when issues related to climate change and energy supply are among the top priorities of the new Danish government. Ms. Nova was born in 1988 in Aalborg, Denmark, to Afghan parents who fled to Denmark in 1986 due to the Soviet war in Afghanistan. She holds a degree in economics from the University of Copenhagen. Part of the report mentions that she worked for a period in various think tanks and ministries in Denmark before entering politics. In 2019, she was elected as a representative of the "Radical Venstre" party in the Danish Parliament and later became one of the prominent figures in the party in areas such as economics, employment, gender equality, and climate policy. She was re-elected in subsequent elections and rose to higher positions within the party. While Ms. Amini becomes a minister in Denmark, the current regime in Afghanistan has deprived women and girls of education and schooling since its takeover. Recently, they closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, while the health sector across Afghanistan faces a shortage of personnel. This action by the current government has resulted in millions of girls being unable to access education. Additionally, women have been banned from going to sports clubs, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a male guardian, and working in domestic and international NGOs, including UN offices in Afghanistan. According to reports, if these prohibitions continue, nearly four million girls may be deprived of education by 2030.