Afghanistan

Despite 'precarious' security situation, aid build-up in Pakistan continues: UN agency

9 October 2001
Despite a precarious security situation and logistical problems in Pakistan's border areas, a build-up of humanitarian supplies continued today, a spokesman for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said.
Ambassador Richard Ryan

Security Council expresses deep concern at humanitarian situation in Afghanistan

8 October 2001
Deeply concerned at the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, the United Nations Security Council tonight expressed appreciation for the relief aid offered by many countries.

Level of human development in Afghanistan among lowest in world: UN figures

8 October 2001
With an average life expectancy of about 40 years and a staggering mortality rate of nearly 26 per cent for children under five years of age, Afghanistan ranks among the most destitute, war-weary countries in the world, according to figures released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Support for relief effort in Afghanistan 'nothing short of amazing' - UN official

5 October 2001
As winter's approach heightens the need to assist the beleaguered people of Afghanistan, United Nations officials today said there had been a groundswell of support for the relief effort from governments and individuals alike.

Afghanistan: UN envoy travels to Geneva for meetings on political, relief aid issues

5 October 2001
The Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan travelled to Geneva to attend two meetings on Afghanistan - one humanitarian, the other political - taking place over the next few days.

Afghanistan: UN food agency chief appeals for donor generosity to save lives

4 October 2001
The head of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today appealed to the international community to respond generously to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan as well as the surrounding countries, warning the situation could worsen with the onset of winter.

Japan to cover 20 per cent of UN appeal for aid to Afghanistan

4 October 2001
The Government of Japan today announced that it would contribute 20 per cent of a half-a-billion-dollar appeal for humanitarian aid to Afghanistan launched by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan last Thursday.
Kenzo Oshima

Top UN humanitarian official meets senior Pakistani, Taliban leaders on Afghanistan

1 October 2001
The top United Nations relief official met with Pakistani leaders today, expressing appreciation for the cooperation that the Government of Pakistan has extended to the UN over the years in addressing humanitarian problems in and around Afghanistan.

UN Population Fund launches emergency effort to save Afghan women

1 October 2001
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) announced today that it has started sending relief supplies to Iran and emergency funds to agency field offices in the region as part of its largest-ever humanitarian operation - a $4.5 million bid to stem the grave health crisis now facing Afghan women.
Kenzo Oshima

Top UN humanitarian official meets senior Pakistani, Taliban leaders on Afghanistan

1 October 2001
The top United Nations relief official met with Pakistani leaders today, expressing appreciation for the cooperation that the Government of Pakistan has extended to the UN over the years in addressing humanitarian problems in and around Afghanistan.