UNAMA reiterates its call for de-escalation, a durable ceasefire, protection of civilians, reopening of border crossings particularly for humanitarian assistance, and dialogue to resolve differences.
UNAMA documented 13 civilian deaths and 10 injuries, mainly children and women, from airstrikes carried out in Khost, Kunar, and Paktika provinces in eastern #Afghanistan on the night of 9-10 June.
“When we listen, talk and connect, we replace confrontation with cooperation, and tension with trust.”
– On Wednesday’s International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations, @antonioguterres reflects on the power of dialogue to address global challenges. un.org/en/observances…
Afghanistan faces a fragile and uncertain future as worsening humanitarian conditions, restrictions on women and girls, and mounting economic pressures deepen the crisis.
UN officials warn of a potential “lost generation of talent and potential”.
We partnered with @IOM_UK to host a photo exhibition for the World Refugee Week 2026.
The exhibition shares the stories of Afghan women and girls, highlighting the hardship they are experiencing, but also their strength and resilience.
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In #Afghanistan, restrictions on humanitarian efforts supporting women and girls are hampering aid workers' ability to reach those most in need.
Women humanitarians must be able to do their jobs, fully, safely and without obstruction.
Read more: bit.ly/4vzh6XJ
Briefing the Security Council, @ggagnonn stressed the importance of the Doha Process as a platform for dialogue, reinforcing the SG’s call to sustain engagement in this approach that supports Afghanistan’s eventual international reintegration.
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Heads up: The UN Security Council will hold a session on #Afghanistan today, 8 June, and can be followed live:
🕒 10:00 New York (18:30 Kabul)
🔗Watch on:
On Monday, 8 June, @ggagnonn, UNAMA's Officer in Charge, and DSRSG will brief the UN Security Council on the situation in #Afghanistan.
🕒 10:00 New York (18:30 Kabul)
🔗Watch live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j/k…
This morning, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (Political) and Officer-in-Charge of @UNAMAnews Georgette Gagnon will brief the Security Council on the situation in #Afghanistan.
Follow the meeting live from 10 AM EDT via UN Web TV: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1j/k…
We remind the de facto authorities that all people have the right to freedom of movement and that all persons, both women and men, are entitled to equality before the law.