Afghanistan Peace Campaign
UN Deputy Secretary-General, Tom Fletcher, arrived in Kabul for a week-long visit to assess humanitarian challenges and collaborate with teams.
Tom Fletcher, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations for Humanitarian Affairs, arrived in Kabul for a one-week visit. His mission is to work with UN humanitarian teams in Afghanistan and assess the challenges faced by the country.
During his visit, Fletcher highlighted the increasing number of people in need of humanitarian assistance, noting the significant reduction in available funding and the complexity of policies, which have made the humanitarian situation even more challenging.
Fletcher emphasized the continued importance of humanitarian support for the people of Afghanistan, stressing that the UN remains committed to providing aid despite the growing difficulties. He also emphasized the importance of supporting the 22.9 million Afghans requiring humanitarian assistance in 2025.
Afghanistan faces one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), around half of Afghanistan’s population, or 22.9 million people, will need humanitarian aid to survive in 2025.
Despite the challenging circumstances, the UN is focused on ensuring that humanitarian efforts continue, aiming to alleviate the suffering of millions affected by ongoing crises in Afghanistan.
Tom Fletcher’s visit signifies the UN’s ongoing commitment to providing vital humanitarian aid to Afghanistan. As the country faces complex challenges, international collaboration remains crucial to addressing the humanitarian needs and ensuring stability.