The UK government has announced that it will provide £105 million in humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan each year over the next three years. Hamish Falconer, the UK minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, said the funding would focus on healthcare, education, improving livelihoods, providing essential services for returnees, and addressing the impact of climate change. He added that at least half of the aid would be allocated to supporting women and girls. Falconer said that nearly five years after the Islamic Emirate returned to power in Afghanistan, the humanitarian situation in the country remained deeply concerning. He said around 22 million Afghans were in need of humanitarian assistance, while an estimated five million women, girls and children would require treatment for malnutrition in 2026. The British minister also criticised restrictions imposed on Afghan women and girls in areas including education, employment and social life, saying they undermine their fundamental rights and pose challenges to Afghanistan’s long-term development and stability.
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