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Sweden must act as global aid to Afghanistan declines
News The annual meeting of the Solidarity Committee for Afghanistan urges the government to help mitigate the humanitarian crisis and support the Afghan people's right to livelihoods, healthcare and education.
Supporting Afghanistan’s Civil Society: Lessons Learned and Policy Pathways
News As global attention shifts away, the Afghan civil society faces new challenges. Years of inconsistent international engagement have left local organisations under strain. To ensure support remains relevant and sustainable, donors must rethink their strategies—and listen to Afghan voices on the ground. This brief offers key recommendations for those shaping aid and policy, and calls for a renewed commitment to support a legitimate, locally driven civil society.
Analysis: Taliban’s power more centralised and localised
News The Taliban’s governance has undergone few changes since 2021. Ministers remain in interim positions; no new constitution is presented and what was announced as temporary restriction on girls’ higher education remain in place. Still, power has become both more centralised and localised.
Webinar: Tackling Afghanistan’s Climate Emergency
Climate Solidarity Committee is hosting a webinar discussing effects of climate change, COP29, and ways for Afghanistan to access climate funding.
Ban on medical training for women threatens lives in Afghanistan
Health care Solidarity Committee urges the IEA to reconsider the ban and invest in quality education for female health professionals.
Solidarity Committee calls for climate financing for Afghanistan
News Afghanistan is being denied access to the Green Climate Fund, a crucial source of financing for developing nations to adapt to the effects of climate change. The consequences are born by most vulnerable.
Solidarity Committee hands over activities to Norwegian organisation
News The entire disability programme previously run by Solidarity Committee has been taken over by NAC.
Solidarity Committee conference: Afghanistan beyond humanitarian support – navigating challenges and opportunities
News Solidarity Committee is organising its biennial international conference in Stockholm on 30th November, 2023. The conference will gather experts, policymakers, civil society, and academia to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan.
Solidarity Committee condemns the continued closure of girls’ schools in Afghanistan
News For a second school year, secondary schools in Afghanistan have opened without the presence of girls.