News
One Engaged Father, And a Reminder of How Change is Created
Development The story of Mia Khan is about an engaged father, but also about how sustainable development is created, writes Khalid Fahim, Head of Partnerships.
Collateral Damage: The Civilian Toll of Sanctions in Afghanistan
News Sanctions aimed at Afghanistan’s leadership are having unintended consequences for the country’s civilians. This policy brief explores the humanitarian impact of sanctions and outlines strategies to reduce unintended harm.
Finding glimmers of hope in Kabul
News Cajsa Wikström, Policy Advisor at Solidarity Committee, reflects on how the women she meets in Afghanistan are navigating and challenging the restrictions imposed on them.
Webinar: Does a Bird Have More Freedom Than a Woman in Afghanistan?
News On August 15th, the Solidarity Committee for Afghanistan invites you to a webinar where we explore and challenge some of the most common narratives about women's situation in Afghanistan.
Left Behind: Afghanistan’s Exclusion from Global Climate Finance
Climate This policy brief from Solidarity Committee examines the implications of Afghanistan’s lack of access to climate finance and recommends measures to ensure climate justice for the Afghan people.
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.
Kajsa Johansson is the new Secretary General of Solidarity Committee
Press release Kajsa Johansson assumes her position on April 1 as the new Secretary General of the Solidarity Committee for Afghanistan. She has previously led the organisation’s work with civil society organisations on the ground in Afghanistan and has a long-standing engagement with the board of Solidarity Committee, most recently serving as chair from 2020 to 2021. […]