The United Nations has expressed concern over the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, stating that one in three citizens of the country is facing severe hunger. In a published statement, the organization noted that budget cuts have limited the World Food Programme's ability to assist only a small portion of those in need. The UN emphasized that the World Food Programme requires $500 million in urgent funding before winter arrives to prevent the worsening of the hunger crisis in Afghanistan. Previously, the World Food Programme had warned about the extent of the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, calling it one of the most severe crises globally. According to earlier statistics from the World Food Programme, over 17 million citizens of Afghanistan are facing severe food insecurity, and nearly five million children under five years old, as well as breastfeeding and pregnant women, are experiencing severe malnutrition. The organization had previously stated that it currently has no budget for nutrition prevention programs and needs $540 million in urgent funding to continue its activities over the next six months.

UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, has recently announced that female health workers play an important role in supporting mothers during breastfeeding. In a statement released the organization wrote on its X account that UNICEF supports breastfeeding education programs, assists breastfeeding mothers, and prioritizes women's nutrition and essential prenatal care. The United Nations Children's Fund emphasized that the health of mothers is foundational to the health of children, and supporting health services for women and mothers can improve the well-being of children. This comes at a time when Afghanistan is facing a shortage of female health workers. At the same time, health and humanitarian organizations have warned that this situation could challenge women's and children's access to essential health services, particularly maternal and neonatal care. It is noteworthy that for nearly five years, female graduates in medical fields have been barred from taking the Exit Exam for medical graduates and specialties. Additionally, medical institutes have been closed to girls, raising concerns about the shortage of female doctors and increasing health risks for mothers and newborns.

The United Nations Development Programme for Afghanistan has recently announced that it is assisting in improving women's businesses and increasing their income. The organization shared a message on its X account, highlighting the story of a woman named Zahra Ahmadi, who has expanded her work with the support of this agency and the Japan International Cooperation Agency. The UN Development Programme emphasized that after Zahra's husband became unemployed, she started a bakery to support her seven children and initially earned five thousand Afghanis per month. The organization added that through training programs provided to Zahra, her monthly income has now increased to between ten to fifteen thousand Afghanis. Since taking control of Afghanistan, the interim government has deprived women and girls of education and schooling. In its latest restriction, it closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, while the healthcare sector across Afghanistan is facing a shortage of personnel. 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 sports clubs, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a mahram (male guardian), working in domestic and international NGOs, and even in UN offices in Afghanistan. According to reports, if this prohibition continues, nearly four million girls may be deprived of education by 2030.

The World Food Programme has warned about the worsening malnutrition among children in Afghanistan, stating that this crisis has deepened due to a reduction in aid. In a report published, the organization noted that severe funding shortages have restricted vital food and nutrition programs at a time of need, leading to a decrease in life-saving services. The organization added that without immediate support, it will be unable to prevent more children from suffering severe malnutrition, and this situation will endanger their lives in the coming months. According to the latest report from the World Food Programme, the level of acute malnutrition among children has reached critical status in one-third of Afghanistan's provinces. Based on the organization's assessment, the rate of malnutrition has increased unprecedentedly and is expected to continue at least until October. Currently, 12 provinces, including Helmand, Daikundi, Zabul, Baghlan, Urozgan, Paktika, Nuristan, Sar-e Pol, Ghor, Kandahar, Faryab, and Logar, are in this situation and urgently require life-saving treatment interventions. The World Food Programme's report also indicates that this year, even during a relatively abundant food supply, many children have been deprived of access to adequate food. In the first quarter of the year, food insecurity among children reached 47% of the population. The organization emphasized that malnutrition among Afghan children is often accompanied by other factors such as illness, poverty, and lack of healthcare services, significantly increasing the risk of mortality. John Aylieff, the World Food Programme director in Afghanistan, described the current situation: "The weak cries of malnourished infants could be heard in clinics across Afghanistan, where worried mothers, many of whom are suffering from hunger themselves, bring their children for treatment." This UN official stated, "We are witnessing the sacrifice of the next generation at a time when it should be harvest season; a time of abundance. This situation is not only heartbreaking but also unacceptable." According to the World Food Programme, a combination of crises—including conflicts, unemployment, rising food prices, and reduced humanitarian aid—are the main factors exacerbating this situation. In 2025, 142 health centers across Afghanistan were closed, and over 13,000 children were removed from malnutrition treatment programs due to reduced aid.

The United Nations has recently warned that conflicts, climate change, and crises are endangering the future of children. The organization published a message on its X account stating that children's rights are human rights and urged governments and the global community to protect the rights of all children. The UN further emphasized: "Every child has the right to live on a peaceful, safe, and healthy planet." Part of the statement noted that conflicts, climate change, and humanitarian crises pose a threat to children's futures. Additionally, the organization referenced UNICEF's position, stating that UNICEF calls for the protection of the rights of all children.

The United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Afghanistan has recently announced that it is assisting in maintaining employment and entrepreneurship for women returning from Pakistan. The organization shared the story of a woman named Jamila, who is a mother of eight children. She stated that after returning from Pakistan, she had no source of income; however, with the help of this organization, she was able to find a job. The UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund for Afghanistan emphasized that Jamila is now able to support her family by working at a bakery in Kandahar that is managed by women. The organization specified that it has contributed to supporting women's employment at this center by establishing a solar power system.

The Afghan Red Crescent Society has recently announced the opening and operation of a specialized hospital for the treatment of congenital heart defects in Kabul. This hospital was inaugurated in a ceremony attended by senior government officials. Officials from the Red Crescent Society state that free services will be provided for the treatment of patients with congenital heart defects at this hospital. They emphasized that this hospital has the capacity to treat approximately two thousand patients annually. Additionally, Abdul Wali Hotmanzi, the director of this hospital, stated during the inauguration ceremony that the center is equipped with two operating rooms with modern equipment. Previously, children with congenital heart defects in Afghanistan were either sent to India for treatment or referred to private hospitals within the country. Shahabuddin Delawar, the president of the Afghan Red Crescent Society, mentioned during the inauguration ceremony that 15,000 patients with congenital heart defects have already been treated in domestic hospitals. He clarified that these patients were treated at the expense of the Afghan Red Crescent Society. Officials have expressed hope that with the opening of this hospital, free treatment will be made available for all patients with congenital heart defects, and that patients will no longer have to wait for years for treatment.

Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Afghanistan, has called for action to address the factors that drive Afghan citizens to undertake such dangerous and desperate journeys in response to the deaths of 19 individuals from the country along smuggling routes to Iran in the Nimroz desert. Mr. Bennett expressed his condolences to the families of the victims in the Nimroz desert through a message on his X account. He emphasized, "This horrific incident highlights the urgent need to seriously address the root causes that push Afghans to undertake such desperate and perilous journeys." This comes in the wake of an incident about two weeks ago, where a group of 19 Afghan citizens seeking to travel illegally to Iran went missing in the Nimroz province. According to available information, the bodies of five individuals were discovered on July 25 in the "Margo" desert, while the bodies of 14 others were found in the "Lalu" sand dunes in Nimroz late last week. Previously, the International Organization for Migration also expressed its condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, stating that every life lost on migration routes is a deep and painful tragedy. Poverty, unemployment, and a lack of suitable living opportunities are among the main factors driving many people toward perilous migration through difficult paths, resulting in numerous Afghan citizens losing their lives each year.

Afghanistan Rights Watch has recently stated that a generation of girls in Afghanistan is still waiting to sit in classrooms. Marking 1,775 days since the ban on education beyond the sixth grade for girls, the organization posted a message on its X account, asserting that the dreams of girls deprived of education have not been extinguished but merely delayed. Afghanistan Rights Watch emphasized that the voices of Afghan girls should not be forgotten and that they must be allowed to return to the classroom. The organization has previously called multiple times for the provision of educational opportunities beyond the sixth grade for girls in Afghanistan. This comes at a time when the interim government, after taking control of Afghanistan, has deprived women and girls of education. 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. These actions by the current government have resulted in millions of female students being denied access to education. Additionally, women have been banned from going to sports clubs, restaurants, public baths, receiving examinations 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 may be deprived of education by 2030.