UN Highlights Underfunded Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that Afghanistan's humanitarian appeal for 2026 is only 26% funded, despite a $1.71 billion requirement. The nation faces severe food insecurity, climate shocks, and rising debt, exacerbating poverty for vulnerable families. This crisis is compounded by the Taliban's increasingly restrictive policies, particularly impacting women's and girls' rights.