05 December 2022

Afghanistan Refugees Appeal

Humanitarian Action is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate to realize the rights of every child. This edition of  Humanitarian Action for Children  – UNICEF’s annual humanitarian fundraising appeal – describes the ongoing crises affecting Afghanistan refugees; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support that…, Appeal highlights, More than 7 million Afghans of varying status are residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in search of protection and asylum. With the humanitarian situation inside Afghanistan still dire and fluid, new refugee influxes are expected in 2023. Hosting countries will require additional preparedness…, Key planned results for 2023, Nutrition icon 385,059 children screened for wasting Child protection icon 235,882 children/caregivers accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support Education icon 490,390 children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning Wash icon 1.5 million people reached with critical WASH supplies, Funding requirements for 2023, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, The dire humanitarian and economic situation in Afghanistan, coupled with its volatile political environment, continues to drive Afghan children and families into neighbouring countries in search of protection and asylum. Seven million Afghans of varying status live in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, UNICEF will continue working with national governments, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, other United Nations agencies and civil society organizations to ensure the rights of Afghan children and families on the move are protected. Guided by the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action, UNICEF will…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2022, 2023 www.unicef.org/appeals/afghanistan-outflow HumanitarianAction for Children Afghanistan RefugeesHIGHLIGHTS1 More than 7 million Afghans of varying status are residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in search of protection and asylum.2 With the humanitarian situation inside Afghanistan still…
03 December 2020

Tajikistan Appeal

Humanitarian Action is at the core of UNICEF’s mandate to realize the rights of every child. This edition of  Humanitarian Action for Children  – UNICEF’s annual humanitarian fundraising appeal – describes the ongoing crises affecting children in Tajikistan; the strategies that we are using to respond to these situations; and the donor support …, Appeal highlights, Tajikistan, one of the most disaster-prone countries in Europe and Central Asia, and the only low-income country in the region, has been severely impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which has triggered unprecedented health, humanitarian and socio-economic crises. Some 6.9 million people, including 2.8 million children,…, Key planned targets for 2021, Health icon 550,000 children and women accessing health care Wash icon 643,400 people reached with critical water, sanitation and hygiene supplies and services Education icon 2 million children accessing educational services Social inclusion icon 44,772 households reached with cash transfers where UNICEF provided technical assistance, Funding requirements for 2021, Country needs and strategy, Humanitarian needs Humanitarian needs, Tajikistan is one of the poorest nations in Central Asia. Over 27 per cent of the population lives below the national poverty line. As of 10 September, Tajikistan has confirmed over 8,900 COVID-19 cases and 72 deaths. The situation continues to deteriorate, with an average of 30 to 40 confirmed cases per day. The pandemic has triggered…, UNICEF's strategy UNICEF’s strategy, With its humanitarian mandate and existing presence at the local and central levels, UNICEF has a strong comparative advantage for addressing the COVID-19 needs of children in Tajikistan. UNICEF’s humanitarian action in Tajikistan is guided by the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action and inter-agency standards. UNICEF strives to…, Programme targets, Find out more about UNICEF's work, December 2020, 2021 https://www.unicef.org/appeals HumanitarianAction for Children TajikistanHIGHLIGHTS Tajikistan, one of the most disaster-prone countries in Europe and Central Asia, and the only low-income country in the region, has been severely impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which has triggered unprecedented health,…