The UK Embassy for Afghanistan has announced, on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, that over 2.7 million people, including 1.3 million women, have received assistance to improve the difficult humanitarian situation in Afghanistan over the past year.
In a message shared on their X account, the embassy reported on their continued support for the people of Afghanistan under the interim government’s rule.
Part of the statement reads: “We will continue to work with our partners to improve the challenging humanitarian situation faced by the people of Afghanistan, especially women.”
Yesterday, August 19, was World Humanitarian Day. The United Nations designated this day in memory of 22 of its staff members who were killed in a bombing in Baghdad in 2003.
This year’s observance comes at a time when women and girls across Afghanistan are facing serious challenges in accessing humanitarian aid due to restrictions imposed by the interim government.
According to UN statistics, 23.7 million people require humanitarian assistance. Additionally, the Women, Peace and Security Working Group previously reported that about 80% of those in need of humanitarian aid are women and girls.
The World Food Programme has also warned about the high number of people in need in Afghanistan and a lack of funding, stating that they will be unable to provide emergency assistance to 11 million people.
