Amina Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, has stated that women and girls in Afghanistan continue to bear the burden of deprivation of their rights, with their hopes and dreams for the future on hold. In a message posted on her X account, Ms. Mohammed emphasized that women and girls from Afghanistan should not be left to fend for themselves in such circumstances. She further stressed, "Let us continue to amplify their voices and remain steadfast in supporting their efforts to achieve the right to education and participation in the economy." The acting government celebrated the anniversary of its return to power on Saturday, August 15. Amina Mohammed is one of the highest-ranking officials from the United Nations who has visited Afghanistan since the current government's return to power, meeting and discussing with government officials. During these meetings, she emphasized the necessity of securing the rights to education and work for women and girls. Additionally, the UN Women’s section has reported that the current government in Afghanistan has issued over 100 decrees against women and girls in the past five years, institutionalizing discrimination and stripping them of their fundamental rights. Currently, women and girls in Afghanistan are deprived of education, work, and the freedom to move around.

UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has announced that approximately 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been deprived of education since 2021. In a published report, the organization stated that women and girls have also been banned from attending universities since 2022 and continue to face severe restrictions in employment and participation in public life. The report highlights that Afghanistan is the only country in the world where girls and women are officially prohibited from receiving secondary and higher education. UNESCO further warned that this ban poses a risk of "losing Afghanistan's capacities for decades, increasing poverty, and causing irreparable harm." The organization estimates that the prohibition on girls' and women's education could lead to the exit of 600,000 women from the workforce by 2066, resulting in a total income loss of $9.6 billion and an increased risk of early marriage. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization emphasized that the restriction on women's higher education will also exacerbate the shortage of female teachers. According to this agency, over two million children are out of school for reasons other than the prohibitions imposed on girls and women. UNESCO estimates that by 2030, Afghanistan will face a shortage of more than 11,000 qualified female teachers. Hoda Jabrian, the UNESCO program coordinator for education in emergencies, stated at a press conference: "Many teachers have left the country, and those who remained in the educational system have been banned from continuing to teach." She added: "The decision to prohibit women from teaching boys has not only removed a significant number of qualified teachers and educators from the educational system but has also resulted in boys being taught by unqualified male teachers. As a result, we either have unqualified male teachers or no teachers at all." This comes as the interim government, after regaining power, first banned girls above sixth grade from education and then closed the doors of universities and medical institutes. Despite widespread international criticism of these actions over the past five years, the current government has not retreated from its position.

UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, has stated that the ban on education and work for women and girls affects not only one generation but also imposes costs on the next generation. In a statement released, it noted that since August 15, 2021, 2.6 million girls have been deprived of education. The restrictions imposed on girls' education and women's employment incur an economic cost of $84 million annually for Afghanistan, and with the continuation of these restrictions, these losses are expected to increase each year. UNICEF has warned that these limitations affect not just one generation but that the costs and consequences will also be passed on to the next generation. The United Nations Children's Fund added: "As the number of illiterate mothers increases, the risks of low birth weight, inadequate vaccination, and stunting among their children also rise, placing additional pressure on a healthcare system that is already strained." Part of the statement mentions that with these restrictions, Afghanistan faces the risk of losing up to 20,000 female teachers and about 5,500 female doctors by 2030. Additionally, the number of female teachers in primary education has currently decreased by more than nine percent, dropping from nearly 73,000 in 2022 to around 66,000 in 2024. UNICEF's research shows that the presence of women in civil services has decreased from 21 percent to 17.7 percent between 2023 and 2025. Catherine Russell, UNICEF's Executive Director, stated: "Five years may seem short in a country's history, but in a girl's life, it is a defining period." She added: "The classroom offers more than just learning. It gives a young person a voice and the ability to reach their full potential while providing a shield against child labor, early marriage, and violence and abuse." She further noted: "When schools were closed, these supports disappeared." UNICEF has warned that when girls drop out of school, they face greater risks including child labor, abuse, early marriage, and gender-based violence. This comes as the interim government announced about two weeks after taking control of Kabul that girls would not be allowed to attend school beyond the sixth grade. Furthermore, women's education at universities was banned in December 2022.

Human Rights Watch has recently emphasized the right to education for girls and called for the reopening of schools to them, stating that girls in Afghanistan have been deprived of education for 1,784 days. In a message marking the 1,784th day of deprivation of education for girls above the sixth grade in Afghanistan, the organization noted that despite the school gates being closed, the "dreams" of girls to continue their education remain alive. Human Rights Watch has urged the leaders of the caretaker government of Afghanistan to create opportunities for girls to return to school and continue their education. In its message, Human Rights Watch stated: "It has been 1,784 days since Afghan girls have been deprived of education. The school gates are closed, but their dreams are alive." The organization has declared education as a fundamental right for girls under the slogan "Let Afghan Girls Go to School." Since the current government's return to power in August 2021, education for girls above the sixth grade has been halted across the country. The deprivation of girls from secondary education, followed by further restrictions, has led to widespread domestic and international reactions. This action by the current government has resulted in millions of schoolgirls being unable to access education. Additionally, women have been banned from going to gyms, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a male guardian, and working in domestic and international NGOs, as well as even in UN offices in Afghanistan. According to reports, if this ban continues, nearly four million girls could be deprived of education by 2030.

Family members of Syed Qasim Hashemi, a journalist, and Hamid Ehsas, a filmmaker from Afghanistan, say that the two have been missing in Islamabad, Pakistan for over a month. At least three sources have stated that the two were friends and were together at the time of their disappearance. The families of these two Afghan citizens issued a statement saying that after 8 PM on July 4, their communication with Hashemi and Ehsas suddenly ceased, and repeated attempts to contact them were unsuccessful. According to the families, after losing contact, they used GPS tracking to locate the vehicle of the two. The vehicle was found in the D-12 area of Islamabad, but Hashemi and Ehsas were not inside or around it. Hamid Ehsas's wife stated that on July 4, Mr. Ehsas left home with Syed Qasim Hashemi to buy camera lenses, and there has been no news of them since. She added that she has approached the Pakistani courts and police, but no leads have been found regarding Hamid Ehsas and Syed Qasim Hashemi. Syed Qasim Hashemi's brother also mentioned that he has not heard from his brother for 36 days. He said, "No one has answered us. We went to the police and the courts, but in these 36 days, we have received no response because the situation for migrants in Pakistan has become very difficult." The families of Syed Qasim Hashemi and Hamid Ehsas are concerned about their safety and well-being. Members of these families have urged the Pakistani government, Islamabad police, and security agencies to seriously and urgently investigate the disappearance of Syed Qasim Hashemi and Hamid Ehsas and keep their families informed about the progress of the investigation. These two cultural activists have disappeared in Pakistan amid an increase in the expulsion of Afghan citizens from the country. Pakistani police are detaining and deporting Afghan citizens. Some Afghan citizens residing in Pakistan are refugees who fled to Pakistan due to security threats in Afghanistan and are seeking asylum in refugee-friendly countries.

The International Organization for Migration has warned about the consequences of the climate crisis in Afghanistan, stating that natural disasters related to this phenomenon have led to an unprecedented increase in humanitarian needs. In a statement released the organization mentioned that alongside the escalating humanitarian needs, the resources and capacities of aid agencies to respond to the affected individuals are facing serious challenges and severe limitations. The International Organization for Migration emphasized that with the recurrence and intensification of events caused by climate change, the number of people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance has significantly increased, but the capacity and resources of aid organizations are facing serious challenges. The organization stated that with the financial support of donors and in coordination with its partners, efforts to deliver aid to affected communities continue. According to this entity, the main priority is to reach those individuals who have been most affected by these crises. Additionally, the International Organization for Migration has highlighted the necessity of increasing international support and strengthening response capacities to address the expanding consequences of climate change in Afghanistan. Various UN agencies had warned in 2025 that Afghanistan would experience the most severe drought. This comes at a time when Afghanistan has been enduring prolonged drought conditions for several years.

A recent assessment by the REACH organization, supported by the United Nations, reveals that malnutrition is on the rise in 53% of regions in Afghanistan, with the number of affected individuals doubling in the last three months in 44% of these areas. According to the assessment, food prices have significantly increased, exacerbating food insecurity across the country. The report indicates that the highest increases in malnutrition cases have been recorded in the provinces of Panjshir (89%), Faryab (85%), and Laghman (83%). This assessment was conducted by REACH between May 10 and June 7, based on information from 12,854 local informants in 401 districts of Afghanistan. The report presents a picture of a country where rising living costs, recurring climate shocks, and reduced humanitarian aid are pushing more families toward hunger. According to the report, 21.9 million people, nearly 45% of Afghanistan's population, are in need of humanitarian assistance. The report also highlights the worsening food insecurity across Afghanistan. Findings show that 55% of regions reported a significant increase in food prices over the past 30 days, while 63% reported sudden price hikes in local markets. Simultaneously, 87% of regions indicated that families are selling off their livestock more than before due to a lack of income or food; this suggests that many families are losing their remaining assets to meet basic needs. According to the report, a total of 65% of regions described food insecurity as a serious or very serious problem, and 25% stated that most residents have not had enough food in the past month. Additionally, in 60% of regions, informants reported that children are working to help cover family expenses. This assessment shows that economic issues remain the primary driver of displacement. Eighty percent of regions cited financial problems as the main reason for displacement, while 79% identified unemployment and poverty as key factors for leaving their homes. Other factors contributing to displacement include food shortages in 75% of areas, drought in 40%, limited access to essential services in 31%, conflicts in 15%, and floods in 12% of regions. The report also notes the continued return of Afghan migrants from neighboring countries. Half of the surveyed areas reported accepting returnees from Iran and Pakistan, but 57% stated that these returnees received no humanitarian assistance upon their arrival.

Sakina Bigzad, a student from Afghanistan studying in Bangladesh, has won a silver medal and a bronze medal at the 9th Hero Taekwondo Championship held in Thailand. The report states that the competition took place from July 31 to August 2 in Pattaya, Thailand, with participation from over four thousand athletes from thirty countries. It is mentioned that Sakina Bigzad is a computer science student in Bangladesh and trains at a taekwondo club there. Bigzad participated in the competition representing Afghanistan, collaborating with her Bangladeshi coach. She was the only representative from Afghanistan in this event. She excelled in the competition, winning a bronze medal in the "Poomsae" category and a silver medal in the "Speed Punch" category. Bigzad's achievement comes at a time when girls in Afghanistan are deprived of sports. Since taking control of the country, the interim government has imposed restrictions on women, banning them from sports and dissolving all women's national teams.

The World Food Programme has expressed concern about the consequences of food insecurity, stating that hunger and malnutrition continue to threaten families across Afghanistan. The organization shared the story of a mother named Fareeda from Kandahar, who is facing severe hunger along with her children. Fareeda, a mother of two, told the World Food Programme that her children cry from hunger when they wake up. The World Food Programme added that for Fareeda, hunger is part of her daily reality. The organization emphasized that when food runs out at home, mothers in Afghanistan are faced with impossible and painful choices. The World Food Programme specified that Fareeda survives on dry bread every day due to poverty, and during her interview with the organization, she had not cooked anything for several consecutive days because she had nothing to cook. Both of Fareeda's children suffer from anemia, and due to her financial struggles, she is unable to provide them with medical care. This mother mentioned that her older child is six years old and cannot go to school because of anemia, spending all day at home due to illness. Recently, international organizations have expressed concern about the increasing hunger alongside the reduction of humanitarian funding in Afghanistan. The World Food Programme previously called for an immediate provision of $500 million to meet the needs of hungry individuals in Afghanistan before winter.