Climate crisis continues to impact Afghans who have contributed Zero emissions but face its devastating impacts

It’s the most vulnerable communities in underserved remote areas in Afghanistan that get most affected by climate shocks. We need to step up our collective efforts to make sure these communities are Not left behind.

Afghanistan ranks among the top ten countries most impacted by climate change and one of the least prepared to manage, adapt, & mitigate. Investment & decisive action are needed in land restoration & water management. #WorldEnvironmentDay #GenerationRestoration

Met with enterprise female businesswomen in Herat who received a startup grant from UNHCR & have now expanded their businesses employing more displaced Afghan women. Women led micro & small enterprises need support to scale up & contribute to the economy.

The #SOMAfghanistan reaffirms the that the people of Afghanistan and their voice remains front and central in the principled delivery of aid & the scratch for common ground moving forward.

The EU’s strong support to the Afghan people & its leadership & commitment to fostering multilateral consultations on the way forward at #SOMAfghanistan is much appreciated.

Courage in the face of adversity women like Dr. Kubra are helping one family at a time to eradicate polio from Afghanistan. Something the rest of the world has taken as a given.

Afghan women led micro & small businesses need a robust platform of micro finance to scale up. The private sector in Afghanistan needs international support to make these women entrepreneurs drivers of sustainable growth.

Thankful to be participate in the Private Sector dialogue organized by HARAKAT a broad range of private sector participants from Afghanistan. Including a strong representation of the Afghan Women’s Chamber of Commerce (AWCCI) & women led MSMEs. The private sector needs support.

The Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan is more than a fund. It is a platform for the UN family to 'Deliver As One' to empower, rebuild & support millions of Afghans. I urge all donors to continue investing in the prosperity, peace & resilience of Afghan people with the STFA as a

On #WorldDrugDay, we highlight the devastating social, economic & health implications of drug use and call for increased support to prevention and treatment programmes that respect the rights and dignity of vulnerable groups and build their resilience. #InvestInPrevention

In my latest blog, learn how the UN family is Delivering as One to tackle complex challenges & build resilience in Afghanistan. I urge the int'l community & donors to renew their commitment towards a strategy that bridges humanitarian aid with basic human needs support through

Time to step up for the people of Afghanistan is now.

Proud to carry the The Olympic Games torch at #Paris2024 for #UNHCR, in support of the Refugee Olympic Team team and in honour of all people forced to flee.

On visit to Mazar-i-Sharif, UNAMA Deputy Special Representative Indrika Ratwatte met tailors, cotton farmers & businesses to see how UN and partners can build more support for #Afghanistan's private sector and improve livelihoods.

19 August is #WorldHumanitarianDay. Civilians and aid workers in conflict zones are being killed, injured, attacked and abducted despite international laws in place to protect them. It's time to demand accountability - urge those in power to #ActForHumanity.

The Special Trust Fund For Afghanistan STFA has been a lifeline of support to Afghans. In particular enabling sustainable solutions for the internally displaced & returnees. Continued International support to the STFA remains crucial.

Witnessed & heard from communities the positive impact of community focused area based programs implemented by the UN & partners. Scaling up investments to build resilient communities remains essential.

On visit to northeast Afghanistan, UN DSRSG/Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Ratwatte, visited UN funded projects in education, health, agriculture, business & consulted local communities & women entrepreneurs on how best support their efforts for a prosperous #Afghanistan

World Bank & UNICEF “joined up” partnership in action. Serving Afghan communities in remote locations by enabling access to essential health services.