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The Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan

Non-inquiry session

Five years after the fall of the civilian Government in Kabul, the situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate. Policies and conflicts in Iran and Pakistan have led to a 10% increase in Afghanistan's population as Afghan diaspora returns, natural disasters, economic hardships, and de-funding of humanitarian organisations, witnesses will argue, create a perfect storm.

This session gave opportunities for members to hear about the situation on the ground from humanitarian practitioners, broadcasters, and human rights activists. It also explored the role of the FCDO and what more it could do to improve the situation in the country.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was 10:05am on 14 July 2026.

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Past events

Tuesday 7 July 2026
2:00pm Public
The Humanitarian Situation in Afghanistan - Oral evidence 7 July 2026
2:00pm
  • Ms Shaharzad Akbar (Executive Director at Rawadari organization and former Chairperson of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission)
  • Zahra Joya (Founder at Rukhshana Media)
2:20pm
  • Fiona Crack (Interim Global Director BBC News and Director at BBC World Service)
2:40pm
  • Ms Mihyung Park (Chief of Mission, Afghanistan at International Organization for Migration (IOM))
  • Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale (Representative for Afghanistan at UNICEF)
  • Ms Homa Nader (Manager of Humanitarian Diplomacy and Strategic Partnerships at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies)
The Wilson Room, Portcullis House

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  • Email: indcom@parliament.uk
  • Address: International Development Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA