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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 11h

"I brought my 5 grandchildren for vaccination & even used a wheelbarrow to get children to the team," says Habibullah. Thanks to community mobilizers & vaccinators, the Multi-Antigen Accelerated Campaign helped reach zero-dose & under-vaccinated children with lifesaving vaccines. 💉 👶🏽

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 15/10/2026

Safe water and soap at school help keep children like Sara healthy and protected from waterborne diseases in Parwan. UNICEF helps people across #Afghanistan access safer water, sanitation and hygiene services. #GlobalHandwashingDay

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 14/10/2026

How did Daikundi become Afghanistan's second Open Defecation-Free province? Since 2018, UNICEF's Community-Led Total Sanitation programme has empowered communities to lead their own sanitation solutions. Read and watch to learn how Daikundi made history: 👇🏽https://unicef.link/4B0uFTy

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The Clean Village Revolution

How Daikundi Became Afghanistan’s Second Open Defecation-Free Province

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UNICEF USA @unicefusa.org · 04/10/2026

Across #Afghanistan, 3.7 million children are suffering from wasting. “It’s a crisis which disproportionally affects the youngest and most vulnerable," says @afghanistan.unicef.org's Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale. How our colleagues are taking action: www.unicefusa.org/afghanistan-nutri…

"Child Malnutrition Surges Across Afghanistan

Very young children are the hardest hit by Afghanistan's growing malnutrition crisis. UNICEF is working to improve nutritional outcomes but global humanitarian aid cuts are making a bad situation worse."

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 11/10/2026

“On this #IDG2026, let us renew our commitment to end child marriage by promoting healthy childhoods, sustaining advocacy for girls' access to education, and creating opportunities for every girl in Afghanistan,” says Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF representative in Afghanistan. unicef.link/4AVzWMl

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End Child Marriage, Invest in Girls. Protect their Futures: UNICEF Afghanistan on International Day of the Girl

Statement by Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF Representative in Afghanistan

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 08/10/2026

Every child deserves a healthy start in life. With support from the Republic of Korea, UNICEF is strengthening community-based primary health care and expanding access to maternal, newborn and child health, immunization and nutrition services.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 06/10/2026

At 11, Sediqa needs the right nutrients to grow and stay healthy. Nutrition counsellor Arezo gives her iron and folic acid supplements to help protect her from iron deficiency and anaemia. UNICEF provides essential micronutrients to children, adolescent girls and pregnant women across #Afghanistan.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 01/10/2026

Safe water is a lifeline. 💧 Supported by the Republic of Korea, UNICEF is strengthening access to safe water, essential sanitation and hygiene services in schools and health facilities across 12 provinces of Afghanistan, helping children and families stay safe from waterborne diseases.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 30/09/2026

At just 1, Hamta was already fighting severe acute malnutrition. After being screened, she received care and lifesaving therapeutic food. Across #Afghanistan, too many children are still at risk. In 2026, UNICEF aims to reach 1.3M children with treatment for malnutrition.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 29/09/2026

Nasrin prepares to vaccinate baby Mozamel at a clinic in Herat.💉 With support from @gavi.org and partners, we supply vaccines, refrigerators and cold chain equipment to hospitals across #Afghanistan. Health workers like Nasrin help protect children like Mozamel from preventable diseases.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 27/09/2026

📚 Every child deserves to learn. Khadija attends class at Halima Sadiya Primary School in Faizabad, Badakhshan. Across Afghanistan, UNICEF supports schools with essential teaching and learning supplies, including backpacks, exercise books, pens and pencils, helping children learn and thrive.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 23/09/2026

#UNGA81: Exceptional line-up of global leaders, health experts & advocates discuss why ending polio matters & the health benefits beyond eradication, for every child. Watch it live on 23 Sept, 2:00pm EDT👉https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1l/k1loxvi8pw #EndPolio

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 21/09/2026

Today, 21 September, Afghanistan's nationwide #Polio vaccination campaign begins. With support from our donors, UNICEF teams are on the ground reaching every child under 5, even in the most remote communities, to protect them from this devastating yet vaccine preventable disease.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 20/09/2026

“When a child recovers from malnutrition, I feel proud of my job,” says Gulsoom, a community health worker in Herat. Every day, she tracks children’s growth and supports mothers with vital nutrition guidance, helping children grow healthier and stronger.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 14/09/2026

In July, we supported the delivery of essential health services for over 6M people, including women & children, across Afghanistan. This included support in areas affected by floods, earthquakes, disease outbreaks, & the return of Afghan families. Read our Situation Report👇 unicef.link/4it0Y6W

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Afghanistan Humanitarian Situation Report 1–31 July 2026

Flash floods affected 1,168 families across 14 provinces, damaging or destroying 1,164 homes. In Parun, Nuristan, 23 people were killed and water services for around 1,000 families disrupted.UNICEF su...

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 13/09/2026

“Children and young people in Afghanistan deserve our support,” says Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF Afghanistan Representative. Thanks to support from the World Bank, UNICEF helped more than 500 adolescent girls and boys develop technical skills and enter the job market in 2026.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 10/09/2026

"I’m happy with my new UNICEF school backpack," says 9-year-old Hajar, a Grade 3 student. "Before, I carried my books and notebooks in a plastic bag." Thanks to @adb.org and World Bank, children like Hajar now have the tools they need to learn and achieve their dreams.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 08/09/2026

We need to invest more in quality primary education, including trained teachers, safe learning spaces and teaching materials, to ensure every child learns to read and write and has the skills to build a better future. #ForEveryChild

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 08/09/2026

📚 On #InternationalLiteracyDay, we are reminded that access to school alone is not enough. In Afghanistan, 9 out of 10 children aged 10 are unable to read and understand a simple text, according to the Afghanistan Education Situation Report 2025 by UNICEF and UNESCO. unicef.link/42EdE25

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 06/09/2026

8-year-old Salman draws and plays with his friends at the UNICEF-supported Child Friendly Space in Torkham. Returning from Pakistan with his family, he now has a safe space to draw, play and learn. With support from European Union in Afghanistan, children like him can simply be children. 💙

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 02/09/2026

After returning from Pakistan, Zainab fell ill with acute watery diarrhoea. She received care at a UNICEF supported clinic in Torkham border, run with funds from World Bank and @adb.org. “I'm satisfied with how the doctors and staff treated us,” says her grandfather, Mohammad Khan.

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UNICEF USA @unicefusa.org · 22/08/2026

The ban on girls' secondary and higher education in #Afghanistan has had a devastating impact on the country's development. A @afghanistan.unicef.org report projects that Afghanistan could lose 20,000 women teachers and 5,400 female health workers by 2030: www.unicefusa.org/edu-ban-bsky

"Afghanistan's Education Ban Robs Girls of Their Future

More than 2.6 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied their right to an education in the five years since the Taliban banned them from attending school beyond the sixth grade."

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UNICEF USA @unicefusa.org · 27/08/2026

A new water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facility built by @afghanistan.unicef.org and partners means that students like Alia don't have to miss out on education. Around 80 families, and approximately 10,000 people in the wider community, also have access to water they can trust. #WorldWaterWeek

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 02/09/2026

Safe water is changing lives in Ghor. Safiullah & his brother Omid, now have safe water closer to home, giving them more time to learn & play. With support from the Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we're providing solar-powered water systems for vulnerable communities in the province.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 01/09/2026

“Now I can write and enjoy colouring,” says Grade 3, Fatima. “I received notebooks, pencils, colour pencils and stationery”. Thanks to @adb.org, World Bank and @gpforeducation.bsky.social, in 2026, UNICEF distributed teaching and learning materials to over 70,000 students like her in Daikundi.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 27/08/2026

“I managed an excessive bleeding after delivery case with confidence and saved a mother's life using skills gained through UNICEF training,” says midwife Suhaila. Supported by @adb.org, we're helping health workers gain lifesaving skills and equipment for mothers and newborns. unicef.link/45MaRFi

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Saving Mothers and Newborns

How Training and Essential Equipment Are Transforming Care in Health Centres

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 25/08/2026

“Across Afghanistan, 3.7 million children are suffering from wasting, including around 1 million with life-threatening severe acute malnutrition,” said Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF Afghanistan Representative at today’s press briefing in Geneva. Read more: 👇🏽 unicef.link/4hTmh1g

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 24/08/2026

Laughter, learning, and friendship now fill Halima's days. The 7-year-old returnee attends a UNICEF-supported Child Friendly Space, where children can play, learn, and simply be children again. Thanks to European Union in Afghanistan, returnee children like Halima can thrive. 💙 #ForEveryChild

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 23/08/2026

#Floods across central and eastern Afghanistan, damaged homes, infrastructure and livelihoods. UNICEF and partners are delivering lifesaving support including health, safe water, hygiene supplies and child protection services. Read our Flash Update Report: 👇🏽 unicef.link/4ipaR5p

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UNICEF Afghanistan Flash Update #4: Central, Eastern, and Northern Regions Flash Floods.

A series of flash flood events between 20 July and 3 August affected central and eastern Afghanistan, resulting in casualties, damage to houses and critical infrastructure, and disruption to essential...

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 20/08/2026

Every child deserves a safe space to learn, play, and heal. Thanks to UNICEF Germany, children in Khas Kunar received psychosocial support from trained social workers and regained a sense of normalcy in @afghanistan.unicef.org -supported child-friendly spaces. #Safety #ForEveryChild

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UNICEF USA @unicefusa.org · 17/08/2026

A @unicefinnocenti.bsky.social report warns that continued restrictions on girls’ education and women’s labor force participation in #Afghanistan will have dire social and economic consequences. What you need to know, including how @afghanistan.unicef.org is taking action:

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By Restricting Girls' Education, Afghanistan Faces Future With Fewer Teachers, Health Workers — UNICEF

UNICEF warns restrictions on girls’ education and women’s labor force participation are weakening the country.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 19/08/2026

Behind every child reached by @afghanistan.unicef.org is a humanitarian working tirelessly to save lives, protect rights, and restore hope. This #WorldHumanitarianDay, we honour their dedication and reaffirm our commitment to reach every child, everywhere. #ForEveryChild

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 17/08/2026

Impact at scale across #Afghanistan! With thanks to our donors, we reached millions of children and families across the country. From health to cash support, and from water, sanitation and hygiene to nutrition and education. Read it all in our situation report: unicef.link/4q8bqSU

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UNICEF Afghanistan Humanitarian Situation Report 1 January - 30 June 2026

More than 18.9 million people accessed essential health services through UNICEF-supported health facilities across all 34 provinces. UNICEF screened 6.8 million children for wasting and provided treat...

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 16/08/2026

Polio has no cure, but it is preventable. Zabida received her polio vaccine, protecting her from lifelong paralysis. With support from the Government of #Japan through JICA, UNICEF is strengthening immunization services across Afghanistan to help eradicate polio & protect every child’s future.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 13/08/2026

Recent floods impacted over 2400 people in Afghanistan. Since the first day of the #Nuristan floods, UNICEF teams have provided safe water, established health clinics, and supported over 2,200 people through emergency response efforts. #ForEveryChild 🎥 👇

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 12/08/2026

Over 2,400 people have been affected by recent flash #floods in eastern & central Afghanistan. UNICEF & partners are delivering lifesaving support, including health, safe water, hygiene supplies & child protection services. Read more in our latest Flash Update Report: 👇🏼 unicef.link/4qa3ctA

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UNICEF Afghanistan Flash Update #3: Central, Eastern, and Northern Regions Flash Floods

On 20 July, heavy rainfall triggered flash floods across several provinces in central, northern and eastern Afghanistan, resulting in casualties, damage to homes and critical infrastructure, and disru...

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 12/08/2026

This #YouthDay and every day, UNICEF supports Afghan youth through vocational and digital skills training, from coding to tailoring and repair services. These opportunities empower young people, especially girls, to unlock their potential and shape their futures. #IYD2026

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 09/08/2026

At just 8 months, Malika was suffering from severe acute malnutrition. “Since we started therapeutic food treatment, she is getting better,” says her mother. With support from European Union in Afghanistan, UNICEF provides life-saving treatment for children.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 07/08/2026

Breast milk is a child's first protection against illness and their first step towards healthy development. Female health workers are helping mothers stay healthy and breastfeed successfully by providing UNICEF-supported Multiple Micronutrient Supplements during and after pregnancy.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 06/08/2026

Healthy mothers = Healthy children 👶🏽 Female health workers play an essential role in helping mothers while breastfeeding. UNICEF supports breastfeeding education, breastfeeding support, and prioritizing women’s nutrition and essential antenatal care.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 05/08/2026

Breastfeeding is essential for a sustainable start in life. With support from UNICEF and its partners, mothers receive nutrition counseling on when and how to breastfeed, giving every child the strongest start in life across Afghanistan.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 04/08/2026

“I breastfeed my children for over two years and they’re healthier. Some neighbors don't breastfeed their children, and they often get sick and are at risk of malnutrition,” says Zahra's mother. Breastfeeding has lifelong benefits for a child’s healthy growth and development. 💙

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 03/08/2026

Fatima, a nutrition counsellor, advises Asma on breastfeeding and the importance of taking Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) during and after pregnancy. With donor support, UNICEF provides MMS to pregnant and breastfeeding women, helping prevent anaemia and malnutrition.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 03/08/2026

Recent floods have impacted several provinces in eastern Afghanistan, and access to water is critical during emergencies.💧 UNICEF and partners established a temporary water supply solution in #Nuristan - with a capacity of 60K liters, to provide safe drinking water to 2K people.

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UNICEF Afghanistan @afghanistan.unicef.org · 29/07/2026

Polio has no cure, but it is preventable. Hania receives her 2 drops of polio vaccine, protecting her from lifelong paralysis. With @gatesfoundation.bsky.social support, UNICEF is strengthening community engagement, raising awareness, & supporting vaccine procurement to reach every child.

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