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Afghanistan
UN-Habitat Urges Urban Investment to Strengthen Kabul’s Resilience
DID Press: UN-Habitat emphasized the importance of urban investment to strengthen resilience in Kabul, during a joint meeting held with diplomats and international organizations. The agency said discussions focused on how targeted investment in cities can help protect lives, enhance…
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Afghanistan
4.2M People in Afghanistan Expected to Need Emergency Shelter in 2026
DID Press: UN human settlements agency UN-Habitat has warned of a deepening housing crisis in Afghanistan, estimating that 4.2 million people will require emergency shelter and non-food assistance in 2026. In its latest statement, UN-Habitat highlighted that the scale of…
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Afghanistan
UN: 4.2M People in Afghanistan Need Emergency Shelter
DID Press: UN-Habitat announced that in 2026, approximately 4.2 million people in Afghanistan urgently require emergency shelter and essential non-food items. The agency stressed on Wednesday (April 8) that responding quickly to these needs cannot be delayed, emphasizing that adequate…
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Afghanistan
Over 31,000 Affected by Floods in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) reported that over 31,000 people in Afghanistan were affected by flash floods in 2025, highlighting the country’s growing vulnerability to climate-related disasters. Officials from Afghanistan’s disaster management agencies noted that recent floods in…
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Afghanistan
UN Report: Urban Women in Afghanistan Face Widening Gender Inequality
DID Press: A new report by UN-Habitat reveals that rapid urbanization in Afghanistan has not reduced gender disparities; instead, informal urban settlements show a dramatic increase in inequality. Based on data collected between 2023 and 2025 from cities including Kabul,…
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Afghanistan
UN-Habitat: Herat Jami Mosque Symbol of Afghanistan’s Heritage
DID Press: UN-Habitat has highlighted Herat Grand Jami Mosque (Masjid-i Jāmi) as one of the most magnificent and valuable Islamic monuments in Afghanistan and Central Asia, emphasizing the urgent need for its preservation. Built over 800 years ago, the mosque…
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Afghanistan
Rapid Urbanization Strains Afghanistan’s Infrastructure
DID Press: UN-Habitat issued a warning regarding the uncontrolled pace of urbanization in Afghanistan, particularly in Kabul, emphasizing that the country’s existing infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle such growth. In a statement, the organization highlighted that rapid, unplanned urban expansion…
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