The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has announced that Afghanistan is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions of children suffering from acute malnutrition. In a report published, the organization stated that according to findings by Nancy Serkis in Geneva, approximately 3.7 million children in Afghanistan are expected to face acute malnutrition in 2026, and this situation often leads to the death of children due to delays in accessing treatment. Olga Chervokou, head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), stated that humanitarian operations in Afghanistan are facing serious challenges due to severe funding shortages and limited access to remote areas, despite extensive efforts. This UN official warned that with nearly 22 million people in need across Afghanistan, only about 14% of the required $1.7 billion budget has been secured, which has made survival in some areas "impossible." The report also mentions that drought and water scarcity have become one of the main factors for forced displacement in rural areas, especially in Bamiyan province. According to aid workers, many families have been forced to leave their homes due to the drying up of agricultural lands and lack of drinking water, while others remain in extremely difficult conditions due to severe poverty that prevents them from migrating. The report also highlights the situation of thousands of returnees to Afghanistan, stating that many of them enter a country already facing a widespread humanitarian crisis without shelter and basic necessities. According to statistics from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, around 8,000 individuals have been returned to Afghanistan in just one week, up to June 20. Additionally, the report emphasizes that restrictions imposed on women and girls have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis and have directly impacted their access to education, healthcare services, and economic opportunities. Aid workers indicate that the shortage of female healthcare workers in many areas, especially in maternal and child care, has become a serious challenge.

The book "Marzieh: A Judge's Fight for Women's Rights in Afghanistan," authored by Marzieh Baba-Karkhil, a judge in the previous government, was unveiled in the British Parliament. Ms. Baba-Karkhil announced this event through a message on her X account. Baba-Karkhil, a judge in the former government and a women's rights activist, intertwines her personal experiences and stories in her book. The Amazon website, which is selling her book, states that it takes the reader on a gripping journey into the harsh realities of life under the Taliban regime following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. In her book, Baba-Karkhil vividly depicts the fear that engulfed many, while also narrating the resilience and determination that propelled her and many others forward. The unveiling of Marzieh Baba-Karkhil's book comes at a time when the current government has deprived women and girls of education and learning opportunities since its takeover of Afghanistan. In its latest restriction, it has closed the doors of medical institutes to girls and women, despite the health sector across Afghanistan facing a shortage of personnel. This action by the current government has resulted in millions of schoolgirls 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 both local and international non-governmental organizations, as well as in UN offices in Afghanistan. According to reports, if this ban continues, nearly four million girls may be deprived of education by 2030.

The United Nations has recently announced that the shortage of female doctors in Afghanistan has turned into a crisis, while the caretaker government has banned girls from attending school. Olga Chervko, a member of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), who recently visited Bamiyan, stated that when a female doctor leaves her position, replacing her is often nearly impossible. She emphasized that this situation severely limits women's and girls' access to lifesaving healthcare, including maternal and newborn care, as well as services related to malnutrition and education. She further added that the restrictions imposed by the current government on girls' education deprive them of future employment opportunities. She said, "All the women I spoke with are deeply concerned about their daughters who can no longer go to school and may have no future." Additionally, a section of the UN website report mentions that water scarcity is the main reason for conflicts among villagers in Bamiyan province. Olga Chervko described the condition of remote villages in Bamiyan as "ghost villages," stating that those who could leave have done so. She said, "In this particular village in Bamiyan that I visited, I was told that about half of the population had left because there is no water for irrigating the fields, and therefore all the crops they used to grow have dried up. Those who could leave have left." According to her, those who remain have no other choice; "They cannot afford to leave." This UN representative stated, "One of the men I met had nine family members. He showed me what they eat for lunch. It was essentially a bowl of something resembling rotten potato peels that had been cooked into a soup just to keep the family alive." Chervko noted that this bitter reality is faced by many of Afghanistan's most vulnerable families, imposed upon them due to climate change, drought, widespread malnutrition, and increasing restrictions on women. The United Nations reports that this year, 22 million people in Afghanistan require humanitarian assistance due to the consequences of climate change, poverty, unemployment, migration, and internal displacement.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has recently announced that it is providing support services and basic needs for women who have been deported and returned from Iran. In a report published the organization stated that women and girls returning from Iran have access to psychosocial support services, safe spaces, and hygiene kits. The UNFPA emphasized that these services are aimed at helping women and girls meet urgent needs and cope with the challenges resulting from forced return. In part of its report, the organization noted that many women face economic difficulties, a lack of basic facilities, and harsh living conditions after being deported and returning to Afghanistan. The report mentioned that the support packages include essential hygiene items for women, along with counseling services and psychological support. The UNFPA added that this program is implemented with financial support from the Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid department of the European Commission, with the goal of helping women regain stability, maintain human dignity, and access essential services.

OCHA, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, has warned that increasing restrictions on women and girls are further limiting their access to vital and life-saving services. Olga Churko, the head of the OCHA Afghanistan office, stated in a video that Afghanistan currently has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Expressing deep concern about the current situation, she announced that Afghanistan, with approximately 600 deaths per 100,000 births, has one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis has disproportionately affected women and girls. She emphasized the importance of having female staff in the health system, stating: "There are growing concerns that restrictions on women's and girls' participation in public spheres and job opportunities will further limit both humanitarian responses and the ability of women and girls to access and benefit from vital and life-saving services." OCHA in Afghanistan referred to a hospital in Bamyan province that has the only neonatal intensive care unit in the region, adding: "In this center, health workers and aid providers, many of whom are women, are doing everything they can to save the lives of mothers and newborns. The sustainability of these services is crucial for saving lives." The agency had previously emphasized that investing in the education and employment of female health workers and strengthening primary health services is essential for the immediate reduction of maternal mortality. It is noteworthy that since the return of the caretaker government to power, extensive restrictions have been imposed on women's social and professional activities. UNICEF also warned in April that with the continuation of restrictions, Afghanistan will face a shortage of 25,000 female teachers and healthcare workers by 2030. These restrictions have not only reduced women's presence as healthcare workers but have also posed serious challenges to women's access to essential medical services.

The humanitarian branch of the United Nations has recently announced that Afghanistan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. This organization stated in a message on its X account that a large number of women and girls in Afghanistan continue to face serious barriers in accessing health services. The United Nations assured support for mothers and newborns from healthcare workers, adding that these healthcare workers need support and that the services they provide must be expanded. The shortage of female healthcare workers, especially midwives, along with the lack of standard medical facilities, is cited as one of the most serious challenges to women's health, particularly for pregnant women and mothers in remote areas of Afghanistan. It is worth noting that Afghanistan is among the countries facing high maternal and neonatal mortality rates. The lack of medical facilities, limited access to specialized training, and the long distances from villages to medical centers create significant 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.