'In the past, we warned our children to stay away. Now, they can play safely all day.'
In Afghanistan, explosive items remain a deadly hidden threat.
The EU is working with partners like @TheHALOTrust to clear land and make it safe again for homes, schools, and livelihoods.
Today is #WorldPHDay2025 🫀
The @EuropeanLung has a variety of resources on pulmonary hypertension which healthcare professionals are encouraged to share with their patients, learn more: https://t.co/hvD1bQUrJc
For 30 years, Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food remains one of the most powerful tools to treat severe acute malnutrition. Just a small sachet of fortified peanut paste. As the sole provider of RUTF in #Afghanistan, & with donor support, we must sustain this lifeline #ForEveryChild.
Humanitarian partners are scaling up support for flood-affected communities across #Afghanistan, reaching over 31,000 people with life-saving assistance.
Aid operations are ongoing, but sustained funding is essential to keep assistance flowing.
More: https://t.co/z2kQYdL2Ab
Every child deserves a safe place to learn & the tools to build their future. @UNICEFAfg & partners supported 4 million children with teaching & learning materials and helped rehabilitate 232 public schools, creating better spaces for children to learn & grow across #Afghanistan.
Escalating conflict along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border is having a devastating impact on civilians in eastern Afghanistan, displacing 115,000 people since 26 February, said the @NRC_Norway
https://t.co/AFcuUnMFCY
📷️ NRC
When crisis strikes, women’s needs matter even more.
Through @UNCERF, @UNFPAAfg, HNTPO & IMC are creating lifelines for women and girls in Afghanistan — offering psychosocial support and dignity kits.
#IWD2026
#Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most urgent hunger hotspots. As conflict along the Pakistan border restricts access to health services, acute malnutrition is set to rise—placing tens of thousands of children in grave danger.
Watch WFP Country Director John Aylieff speak at the UN Geneva briefing.
@UNGeneva
Armed conflict classification is foundational to the implementation of international humanitarian law.
In an era of evolving warfare, principled application of #IHL remains essential, operationally and at policy level.
A timely reminder from @CDroegeICRC 👇
The conflict in #Sudan has triggered one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.
In 2026, 33.7M people need humanitarian assistance.
Urgent, sustained support is critical to save lives.
Read more: https://t.co/HZ4IB51Flg
Over 900 different compounds have been found in indoor air, and some pollutants may be 2-5 times more concentrated indoors.
Register for our Breathe Clean Air Patient Conference to learn how to keep your lungs healthy: https://t.co/Y9ITwDhXmc
🚭 ERS hosted a crucial discussion in Brussels, Belgium this week on the benefits of the @EU_Commission’s proposed Tobacco Taxation Directive.
Thank you to all who contributed to this event, particularly our expert speakers, who helped us to spotlight this crucial topic.
Today, the EU 🇪🇺 participated in the inauguration of the national cancer hospital with @WHOAfghanistan. 🏥
Via €16M investment, we contributed to #Afg's first-ever structural capacity for cancer & NCD care.
The EU is proud to support Afghan health workers, both women and men.
During the 3-day trip I had a productive discussion with the de facto Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amir Khan Muttaqi, on the Doha Process and opportunities & challenges related to Afghanistan’s reintegration into the international community to meet its international obligations.
I just wrapped a visit to #Afghanistan aimed at following up on the Doha process initiated by the Secretary-General in 2023 for principled and pragmatic engagement with Afghanistan for the benefit of all its Afghans.
Today on #CleanEnergyDay, the #EU 🇪🇺 highlights the vital role of renewable power in #Afghanistan.
Amid the climate crisis, we support several programmes with our partners to provide sustainable energy, including solar power solutions, to build resilient communities.
Afghan personnel working for the United Nations play a critical role in Afghanistan’s development; I expressed my solidarity with them. Afghan women working with the UN must be able to return to their offices to deliver for the people of Afghanistan.
AI models are producing inaccurate health information that could harm patients and the public. A @guardian investigation found Google's AI gave advice contradicting official health guidance.
Learn more and take action to #DefendScience and #ProtectHealth: https://t.co/A1dc8SitsF
I’m receiving alarming images from colleagues responding after heavy snowfall in eastern Afghanistan, where children & families displaced by earthquakes are facing yet another hardship.
@UNICEFAfg is doing everything possible but this moment calls for greater solidarity.