Press Releases

Statement of the UN in Afghanistan on de facto authorities’ decision to ban Afghan women from working for the UN
05 May 2023 - Last month’s discriminatory decision by the Taliban de facto authorities to ban Afghan women from working for the United Nations (UN) in Afghanistan seriously undermines our work, including our ability to reach all people in need. ...
Future of Afghanistan’s Media in the balance as world marks World Press Freedom Day
03 May 2023 - KABUL - On World Press Freedom Day, the United Nations expresses serious concern for the future of Afghanistan’s media, with journalists forced to work in climate of intimidation and fear amid increased restrictions by...
Statement and update from the United Nations in Afghanistan
11 Apr 2023 - KABUL - The United Nations in Afghanistan reiterates its ...
UN protests order from Taliban de facto authorities prohibiting Afghan women from working with the United Nations in Afghanistan
05 Apr 2023 - KABUL – The United Nations in Afghanistan condemns in the strongest terms a decision by the Taliban de facto authorities to prohibit Afghan women from working for the UN...

Secretary-General strongly condemns Taliban decision to ban Afghan women from working with UN in Afghanistan
05 Apr 2023 - NEW YORK - The Secretary-General strongly condemns the Taliban’s decision to ban Afghan women from working with the United Nations in Afghanistan. This is a violation of the inalienable fundamental human rights of women...