Happening Today! Two Afghan civil society representatives who attended #COP29 will share their key takeaways. Plus, M. Assem Mayar will provide a science-based perspective on the urgent need to tackle the climate crisis. 🗓 Don’t miss it — register here: us06web.zoom.us/j/82920948035

I förra veckan stängde talibanerna medicinska institut för kvinnor i Afghanistan, den enda möjligheten som fanns kvar för kvinnor att utbilda sig. - Vi bara grät. Lärarna också, säger barnmorskestudenten Asman till TT. svd.se/a/8qjeOQ/asman…

Regeringens omläggning av biståndet saknar stöd – inte ens var tionde tycker det är prioriterat att svensk export ska gynnas av biståndet. Det visar en undersökning gjord av CONCORD Sverige Läs artikeln som SAK skrivit under här: lt.se/2024-12-18/vi-…

Den parlamentariska utvärderingen av Sveriges engagemang i Afghanistan 2001-2021 ifrågasätter bärkraftigheten i de insatser som gjordes för jämställdhet. För att insatserna inte ska vara förgäves måste Sverige fortsätta stötta kvinnorna, skriver SAK. globalbar.se/2024/12/debatt…

A leading gynecologist in Kabul predicts a rise in maternal mortality rates "within three or four years", following the latest restrictions on women's education. france24.com/en/live-news/2…

“Climate change doesn’t care about politics. It’s hitting Afghanistan harder than almost anywhere else. If we’re serious about helping Afghan women and children, we have to find a way to act.” ⁦Graeme Smith⁩ on climate funding for Afghanistan independent.co.uk/climate-change…

"By addressing the root causes of [Afghanistan's] crises, the international community can restore hope and dignity to its people and work towards a prosperous world where no nation is left behind." — #AJOpinion by Hujjatullah Zia ⤵️aje.io/m2v6nk

Sverige ska stärka sin roll i det globala jämställdhetsarbetet, skriver Maria M Stenergard och Paulina Brandberg. Bra! Det måste även gälla biståndet till Afghanistan, där en kvinna dör varannan timme för att hon inte fått vård vid barnafödsel eller graviditet. aftonbladet.se/debatt/a/PpqKO…

Today, Trump returns to the While House. Kate Clark looks at whether US policy on #Afghanistan might change and explores the conundrum of why so many Afghans, both pro and anti-Emirate, are hopeful about his return to power. bit.ly/40ow4ld

International aid has been essential in alleviating immense humanitarian needs in Afghanistan, but it is dwindling. The Afghan population is trapped in one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, and the world has turned its back: apnews.com/article/afghan…

"The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is dire. Many areas remain in emergency phase, and aid isn’t enough. The country can't afford the international community to walk away." 📹 Hear more from our Regional Director, Alexander Matheou, after visiting #Afghanistan this week.

Restrictions on women ripple through families and communities. When women are sidelined, everyone feels the strain. Martine van Bijlert delves into the effects of the restrictions on women as seen through the eyes of Afghan men. #Afghanistan bit.ly/4gd2buf

"Even in adversity, Afghan women are carving out spaces for progress. The question is whether the world will step up to support their efforts." From Shabnam Nasimi: - Empower local organisations - Support education - Prioritise economic empowerment - Focus on climate change

UN warns maternal deaths in Afghanistan may rise after US funding pause READ MORE: ariananews.af/un-warns-mater… #Afghanistan #AfghanHealth #MaternalMortality #MaternalDeaths #UN #UNFPA #USFundingCuts #USAidCuts

One list of the initial impact of the USAID freeze on some UN agencies and larger NGOs mentions "the mass closure of healthcare facilities and cuts or closures to programmes helping IDPs, children and women-led organisations and de-mining..." bit.ly/4gBzzLs

Nedmonteringen av USAID får direkta konsekvenser för människors liv. Nu måste EU träda fram och vara en stark röst för mänskliga rättigheter, fattigdomsbekämpning och global hälsa, skriver SAK och 16 andra organisationer. aftonbladet.se/debatt/a/jQnvk…

Välkommen på frukostseminarium hos SAK! Ett samtal om hur barnmorskor gör skillnad för världens mest utsatta kvinnor. Med Parul Sharma från UN Women Sweden, SAKs Kajsa Johansson & barnmorskan Astrid Börjesson som varit utsänd för Läkare Utan Gränser. Anmäl dig här eventbrite.se/e/modravard-i-…

The girl who opened and had to shut a home school, women facing down social stigma to try to inherit - supported by the IEA courts - officials who sent their girls to school, men marrying off their young daughters – all in our new dossier on #Afghan women. bit.ly/4bw3jIB

.WHO Afghanistan is deeply concerned that funding shortages could force the closure of 80% of WHO-supported essential health care services. For more detail, please read the press release here: 👇👇 bit.ly/3XUWdI0 World Health Organization (WHO) WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean UN Afghanistan UNAMA News ReliefWeb

Happy Nowruz! The Solidarity Committee for Afghanistan, formerly known as the Swedish Committee, starts the new year on Bluesky. We're still Svenska Afghanistankommittén in Sweden and we remain committed to supporting the Afghan people. Follow bsky.app/profile/sak.se for updates!