The Badghis governor's office has recently announced that five girls lost their lives and two others were injured due to a landslide in the center of this province. In a statement, the governor's office reported that the incident occurred around 3:30 AM today (Saturday, April 25) in the "Baghak" area of Qala-e-Naw, the capital of the province. The Badghis governor's office further emphasized that four of the victims were minors, and one was a young adult. Additionally, Afghanistan National Television reported that the victims were aged between five and 17 years old. The media outlet noted that four of them were members of the same family. Just a few days ago, five people also lost their lives in Badghis due to flooding. It is worth mentioning that in the past month, multiple similar incidents have been reported from various provinces of the country following heavy rainfall. The rain and resulting floods during this period have caused significant casualties and damage to residents in different provinces. According to current government statistics, at least 214 people have died in natural disasters during this time, and over 300 others have been injured.

Tajuddin Ivali, the UNICEF representative in Afghanistan, stated that 12 million children received the polio vaccine last year. Mr. Tajuddin wrote today (Saturday, April 25) on his X account that with this figure, 98% of children were covered. He further emphasized that over 16 million people received the measles vaccine. Part of the announcement from the UNICEF representative stated: "1.6 million doses of Pentavalent-3 have been administered." Additionally, a few days ago, the Ministry of Public Health of the interim government and international organizations launched the first round of the polio vaccination campaign in 32 provinces for the year 2026. Afghanistan and Pakistan are the countries where polio has not been completely eradicated. It is worth noting that in 2025, nine positive cases of poliomyelitis were recorded in Afghanistan, but so far this year, no new cases have been reported. The World Health Organization has also warned that until polio is completely eradicated globally, Afghanistan remains at risk of international virus transmission, and collaboration with global programs and coordination with Pakistan to vaccinate populations in border areas is essential. This organization has raised concerns about the increased risk of vaccine-derived viruses (cVDPV) in some regions of the world and emphasized that widespread vaccination and continuous monitoring are the only ways to prevent further outbreaks of the disease.

The World Food Programme has issued a warning regarding the increase in hunger and malnutrition in Afghanistan, stating that the future of the country's children is at risk. In a message posted today (Thursday, April 23) on its X account, the program noted that by 2026, approximately 3.7 million children and one million women are projected to face severe malnutrition. The World Food Programme emphasized that this assistance is being carried out in collaboration with its partners, such as the government of the United Kingdom. Additionally, the World Food Programme stated that it has supported nine million children and women. The United Nations in Afghanistan has reported that around 22 million people in the country rely on humanitarian aid. Alongside this, OCHA, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for Afghanistan, has requested $1.7 billion to address the needs of those in the country.

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has called for the lifting of restrictions imposed by the interim government on girls and women in Afghanistan, coinciding with International Day of Girls in Information and Communication Technology. Today (Thursday, April 23), UNAMA posted a message on its X account stating that for more than four years, a generation of girls in Afghanistan has been deprived of education. The UN mission emphasized that education, particularly in the field of information and communication technology, is key to access to work, innovation, and a stable future for Afghanistan. It is worth noting that April 23 is celebrated annually as International Day of Girls in Technology, yet it has been 1,678 days since girls in Afghanistan have been denied access to education and technology. It should be mentioned that the current government has deprived women and girls of education and schooling since taking control of Afghanistan. In its latest restriction, it closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, while the health sector across Afghanistan is facing a shortage of personnel. This action by the current government has resulted in millions of female students being unable to pursue 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, as well as even at UN offices in Afghanistan.

Jill Bertrand, the European Union's representative in Afghanistan, has claimed that the restrictions and ban on the education of girls and women in Afghanistan have long-term and devastating consequences for Afghan society and economy, which will take generations to repair. The European Union's delegation in Afghanistan stated that Jill Bertrand's five-day visit to Kabul concluded on Wednesday, April 23, 2026. The statement mentioned that human rights issues held a prominent place in all discussions conducted by the EU special representative during this visit. The statement also noted that the special envoy reiterated the serious concerns of the European Union regarding the restrictions imposed on women and girls, including access to education, employment, and participation in public life. It stated that these restrictions constitute a serious violation of international human rights standards and Afghanistan's international commitments, leading to long-term and devastating consequences for Afghan society and economy, which will take generations to address. The EU delegation wrote that the special envoy reminded the acting government officials that the ban on girls' education is a significant obstacle to normalizing relations with Afghanistan. Additionally, the EU special representative stated that the union supports the Doha process led by the United Nations and considers UNAMA as the main platform for coordination with Afghanistan. He emphasized support for the people of Afghanistan, returnees, and the private sector, stating that EU assistance is provided based on a principled approach in which women play a role both as primary beneficiaries and in the implementation process. This was Jill Bertrand's third visit to Kabul since being appointed as the EU's special representative for Afghanistan. He had also traveled to Afghanistan in the months of Mezan and Qaws last year, discussing political and human rights issues with current government officials.

Yalda Hakim, an Afghan-Australian journalist and documentarian, has stated that education is a fundamental human right for everyone; however, women and girls under the rule of the interim government of Afghanistan continue to be deprived of education. In response to the ongoing ban on girls' education by the current government, Ms. Hakim wrote on her X account that it has been 1,675 days since girls have been waiting to return to school. She further emphasized the importance of equal access to education and described the current situation in Afghanistan as an example of the continued restrictions on girls' right to education. This documentarian addressed the girls and women of Afghanistan, stating: "You are not forgotten." The Afghan-Australian journalist and documentarian advocates for the educational rights of Afghan girls, which have been denied by the current government since its takeover of Afghanistan. In its latest restriction, the government has also closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, while the healthcare sector across Afghanistan faces a shortage of personnel. This action by the current government has resulted in millions of female students being unable to access education and learning. Additionally, women have been prohibited from going to sports clubs, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a male guardian, working in domestic and international non-governmental organizations, and even in United Nations offices in Afghanistan.

Hamid Karzai, the former president of Afghanistan, stated that his eldest daughter has been deprived of schooling after graduating from the sixth grade and is receiving education online. Mr. Karzai made these remarks in an interview with Der Spiegel magazine, mentioning that his other daughter is currently in the sixth grade and will also remain out of school for several more months. He emphasized that his youngest daughter is in the third grade and that he will do everything in his power to restore the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan. In part of his comments, Karzai added that there is no evidence of opposition from the ordinary forces of the caretaker government regarding girls' education. After the current government's takeover of Kabul, some young members of the government have asked him to send their daughters abroad for education. Karzai noted that Afghan religious leaders have repeatedly called for the reopening of girls' schools and the lifting of the ban on women's employment, as this prohibition has weakened Afghan women. The former president stated that the demand for the right to work and education is a legal right for Afghan women. Der Spiegel reported that while many women seek help from Hamid Karzai daily to achieve their fundamental rights, his children, like other girls in Afghanistan, are deprived of in-person education beyond the sixth grade. In this conversation, the former president highlighted that the ban on education, work, and participation for women benefits those who want Afghanistan to remain weak. Karzai made these statements while the current government has deprived women and girls of education and learning since its takeover of Afghanistan. Moreover, in its latest restriction, it closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, even as the health sector across Afghanistan faces a shortage of personnel. This action by the current government has resulted in millions of female students being unable to access education and learning.

Shahrzad Akbar, a human rights activist from Afghanistan, states that the conflicts between government forces and Pakistan, along with the rising civilian casualties, have intensified the pressures on women who are facing severe restrictions. In a video released by Femena, an organization supporting feminist movements, she mentioned that the exclusion of women from public life, the deprivation of girls above the sixth grade, and extensive restrictions on movement had already made life difficult for women; however, the escalation of insecurity has deepened the crisis. She further emphasized that this situation has made it more challenging for women to access health services and humanitarian aid, especially for families led by women. She noted that restrictions on women's work in aid organizations have also complicated the process of providing assistance to women and children. In part of her remarks, the Afghan human rights activist referred to the story of a female doctor who lost her life during the clashes between government forces and Pakistan: "A female doctor traveling with her young son from Nuristan was shot by Pakistani border forces, and both lost their lives. In a country like Afghanistan, especially in rural areas where female doctors are very few, losing such an individual is a double loss for society." She stressed that this is just one of hundreds of documented cases; there are also instances where families have been completely wiped out as a result of the conflicts. This human rights activist called for serious attention to the multifaceted consequences of these conflicts and stated that without considering the special circumstances of women, the response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan will be incomplete. In addition to this situation, Afghanistan under the current government faces extensive restrictions on women and girls, ranging from the prohibition of education for girls above the sixth grade to severe limitations on work and movement.

With the intensification of the expulsion of Afghan citizens from Pakistan, the movement "Lantern of Afghan Women’s Freedom" has warned that this process poses serious risks, particularly to women, especially civil activists and journalists. In a statement released, the movement noted that the deadline set for the departure of migrants and the increasing pressures occur at a time when "there is no guarantee for a safe, voluntary, and dignified return" to Afghanistan. The statement emphasizes that the forced return of women, particularly those who have worked in the fields of human rights and media, could expose them to direct threats and severe restrictions. The Lantern of Afghan Women’s Freedom movement added that many of these women have been compelled to leave the country due to security conditions and widespread restrictions, and now their return would lead them to an "uncertain and unsafe future." Additionally, international media reports indicate an increase in on-ground pressures on Afghan migrants. The police in Pakistan have warned Afghan residents of Faisal Town in Rawalpindi to leave their homes; an action that has intensified in recent weeks alongside the escalation of expulsions. The movement has called on the Pakistani government to immediately halt the forced expulsion process and reconsider the deadlines imposed. They have also emphasized the necessity of collaborating with international organizations to create humane and sustainable solutions, with special attention to the situation of women. Part of the statement reads: "The treatment of refugees is a real test of commitment to human values; a test whose outcome will determine not only the fate of thousands of individuals but also the credibility of global conscience." The Lantern of Freedom movement has further urged the international community to take immediate and practical actions to protect the lives and dignity of Afghan refugees, especially women, and not to remain silent regarding the current situation. It is worth noting that Pakistan has been hosting millions of Afghan migrants for decades. Currently, thousands are being returned daily through shared border crossings with Pakistan.

UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, states that over 20 million people, including 5.6 million children, were supported in Afghanistan in the year 2025. In its annual report published day (Monday, April 20), the organization mentioned that these individuals have benefited from health services. UNICEF further emphasized that 10 million children and mothers received essential preventive nutritional services and materials. The United Nations Children's Fund also specified that in addition to this, 4 million children received educational materials and learning resources in schools, community-based educational programs, and emergency situations. According to the report, 2.7 million people gained access to emergency water, sanitation, and hygiene services. However, according to UNICEF's report, 2.2 million girls are deprived of education. It is worth noting that Afghanistan is one of the countries facing a high rate of maternal and neonatal mortality. The lack of healthcare facilities, limited access to specialized training, and the great distance between villages and healthcare centers have created 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 limited resources and without immediate access to specialized guidance.