Afghanistan Peace CampaignAfghanistan was among the early members of the United Nations, joining the organization in 1946 alongside Iceland and Sweden.
Today, October 24, marks the 81st anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
The United Nations operates in Afghanistan across various sectors, including political and diplomatic affairs, humanitarian assistance, human rights, education, counter-narcotics, and healthcare.
On this occasion, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and head of UNAMA described the United Nations as a committed partner of Afghanistan, emphasizing that the country’s future belongs to its people and that the organization will continue supporting Afghans.
Rabab Fatima, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and head of UNAMA, said: “Afghanistan’s future belongs to its people, and the United Nations will remain a committed and trusted partner alongside the Afghan people as they shape their country’s future.”
In a statement, the United Nations expressed concern over restrictions imposed on women and girls and the challenges facing returning migrants. Praising the resilience of the Afghan people, the organization noted that decades of war, poverty, displacement, and climate change have created numerous challenges for the population.
Enayatullah Adel, a political analyst, said: “As its name suggests, the United Nations should bring countries and nations together to defend human rights and resolve disputes between them.”
Afghanistan was among the early members of the United Nations, joining the organization in 1946 alongside Iceland and Sweden.
However, the organization has also faced criticism in recent years.
Sair Quraishi, an economic analyst, said: “The people of Afghanistan are facing serious economic challenges today. Therefore, the United Nations should reduce its administrative expenses and avoid duplicating activities.”
The Islamic Emirate has also previously criticized the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), saying the mission has not been successful in fulfilling its mandate in the country.
Nevertheless, the United Nations continues its operations in Afghanistan at a time when humanitarian needs remain widespread.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s representation at the United Nations remains unresolved, with the country’s seat lacking a formally recognized representative of the current authorities.