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The United Nations was founded 80 years ago on the conviction that peace is possible if we work as one united human family. Now more than ever, the world needs the United Nations. And the UN needs UN Peacekeeping that is fully equipped for today’s realities & tomorrow’s challenges.






Over 130 Member States joined the United Nations #PKMinisterial in Berlin to reaffirm support for peace operations & the people they serve. New pledges marked a key step in adapting Missions to today’s challenges, ensuring peacekeepers can continue protecting civilians & building peace.


Briefing member countries on his reform initiatives, António Guterres said now is the time to work with urgency & determination to build the strongest, most effective UN possible. “The mission of the United Nations is never more urgent,” he stressed. un.org/sg/en/content/…


In 2024, UNFPA Afghanistan: 1⃣Reached 1.7 mln people with supplies 2⃣Launched a supply hub in Termez 🇺🇿 for faster deliveries 3⃣Ensured 100% last-mile supply verification with youth monitors' support 4⃣Strengthened emergency readiness with stock in all regions shorturl.at/tvXF1


"I love my class and my classmates," says Fatema, grade 3. "I learned to read and write here. I want to be a teacher just like mine." Our collaboration with EU Humanitarian Aid | Asia-Pacific 🇪🇺 supports 9,500 children like Fatema in community-based education classes around the country."

WHO Afghanistan and its partners are on the ground providing life-saving health care to families returning from Pakistan and Iran. Many are facing serious health challenges such as acute respiratory infections, malnutrition, skin diseases, trauma and more. Watch the video below

On #WorldBeeDay, we celebrate the vital role of bees in biodiversity, food security, and ecosystem health. FAO in Afghanistan distributed 1 645 beekeeping packages in 2024. 🐝 Read how Ruhnama turned honey into a thriving business. fao.org/afghanistan/ne… #SavetheBees


In Chahak, western #Afghanistan, tragedy turned into resilience. After the devastating 2023 earthquakes, 169 families now have safe homes built with UN Development support. Chahak is breathing again with strength, hope, and dignity. 📽️ Watch the detailed story: youtube.com/watch?v=eBwygY…




Mohammad Naseer, a livestock keeper like many others in his village, was affected by floods that wiped out all his livestock. He is among 400 herders in Ghor who received a livestock package from Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and FAO in Afghanistan.


Critical funding shortfalls threaten the increasing needs of crisis-affected people in Afghanistan, particularly for 7.3 million people, 70% are women and girls. Read more from UNFPA Afghanistan afghanistan.un.org/en/294801-wome…
