Switzerland Contributes $2.4 Million to Support UNHCR Aid Operations in Afghanistan

Switzerland has contributed $2.4 million to support the UN refugee agency’s humanitarian operations in Afghanistan, helping displaced people, returnees and vulnerable communities, UNHCR said Monday. Switzerland has contributed $2.4 million to support humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Monday, as humanitarian agencies continue to appeal for international funding to address growing needs across the country. In a statement posted on X, UNHCR Afghanistan thanked the government and people of Switzerland for the contribution, saying the funding would strengthen the agency’s ability to respond to evolving humanitarian needs and provide flexible support where it is needed most. According to UNHCR, the funding will help deliver protection and assistance to displaced Afghans, support returnees rebuilding their lives, and assist vulnerable host communities facing increasing economic and humanitarian pressures. The agency said flexible funding is particularly important as Afghanistan experiences a rise in the number of returning refugees and migrants, placing additional strain on communities already struggling with poverty, unemployment and limited access to basic services. Afghanistan remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. According to UN agencies, millions of people continue to rely on humanitarian assistance following years of conflict, economic decline, climate-related disasters and widespread displacement. Humanitarian organizations have repeatedly warned that funding shortages are forcing aid agencies to reduce essential services, including emergency shelter, protection, healthcare and support for displaced families. They have called on international donors to maintain financial assistance to prevent further deterioration of humanitarian conditions. UNHCR did not provide additional details on the implementation timeline or specific projects that will be financed through the Swiss contribution. Afghanistan has seen a sharp increase in the return of Afghan refugees and undocumented migrants from neighboring countries in recent months, adding pressure to an already overstretched humanitarian response. UNHCR and other aid agencies continue to provide emergency assistance, legal protection and reintegration support while urging sustained international funding to meet growing humanitarian needs. The post Switzerland Contributes $2.4 Million to Support UNHCR Aid Operations in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.