"The smugglers held us captive, beat us mercilessly with iron pipes, and pressured us to call our friends and families for more money." Read the story of two Afghan migrants who almost lost their lives in pursuit of a better future👇 iom.int/Zip

#Afghanistan faces a dire humanitarian crisis with 23.7M in need, 12.4M food insecure & 48% below the poverty line. Funding has sharply decreased compared to previous years, with only 25% of the 2024 $3.06B appeal met. Urgent funds are needed to sustain life-saving programmes.

2023 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers. 2024 could be worse. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, the UN in #Afghanistan joins the global call for the protection of the women & men delivering aid. It’s time for those in power to end impunity and #ActForHumanity.

In times of conflict, emergencies, and disasters, we continue to work for people on the move. We #ActForHumanity.

Today is #WorldHumanitarianDay, a reminder for us to stand in solidarity with aid workers around the world. We join United Nations agencies and call to #ActForHumanity.

No matter where. No matter what. This #WorldHumanitarianDay, and every day, we are dedicated to delivering humanitarian aid to those in need and safeguarding the safety, dignity, and well-being of Afghans on the move.

🚨 Heavy rains have triggered flash floods in northern and eastern #Afghanistan, causing casualties and damaging nearly 1,000 homes. Our teams and humanitarian partners are on the ground, assessing the damage and providing emergency aid to those affected.

📊 Data is critical for evidence-based programming. Check out our Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Flow Monitoring Snapshot for the latest movement figures in and out of #Afghanistan and the reasons behind these movements. 👇 dtm.iom.int/reports/afghan…

Our teams have provided cash assistance for non-food items to 544 flood-affected families in #Kabul and #Nangarhar provinces. We are continuing assessments in other provinces to extend support to additional affected families.

A wall of hope. In #Afghanistan, a barrier against floods brings families back to once-abandoned villages, restoring life and resilience. Read the story👉 iom.int/Ziv

Between 18-24 August 2024, our Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) recorded: ➡️64,950 people arriving in #Afghanistan from Iran & Pakistan ⬅️72,624 Afghans leaving for Iran & Pakistan 📈Read our latest Flow Monitoring Report for more details, including reasons for these movements: dtm.iom.int/reports/afghan…

Last week, SRSG Roza Otunbayeva visited the IOM Basic Health Center in #Kandahar, which provides healthcare services to over 300 returnees and displaced Afghans daily. The center also offers 24/7 maternity care for women returnees and members of the host community.

Shadi Bera, once a ghost town due to climate-driven disasters, is now alive again. Thanks to KfW Development Bank🇩🇪 & The Gov't of Japan Embassy of Japan in Afghanistan 🇯🇵 support, a protective wall has brought hope and new life to the community. 📽️

#Afghanistan ranks among the top 10 countries most affected by climate change. Floods forced 400 families to leave Shadi Bera, but after IOM built a protective wall, nearly half have returned, bringing life back to the community. Full story👉 iom.int/Ziv 🙏🇩🇪🇯🇵

Meet Nergiz, a resilient single mother of 7 from #Afghanistan, who rebuilt her tailoring business after losing everything in a fire. With support from IOM & Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan, she has expanded her business & now employs 6 other women. Read her inspiring story👇 afghanistan.iom.int/stories/single…