Swedish Committee for Afghanistan

January has now come to an end. We would like to extend a warm thank you, to all of you who have committed and contributed with time and energy to support the poorest in the Afghan rural areas this past year. SCA has, in close collaboration with the local population, supported the civilian population by delivering physiotherapy, rehabilitation, mobility and aid, education, healthcare, maternal health care, and rural development. We hope to continue with this important support and efforts in 2024 as well. Jamaludin, 11, tests and practices walking with his new protests at the rehabilitation center in Mazar-e Sharif. He is in the fourth grade and is from Feyzabad, a district in the province of Jowzjan. Jamaludin had to be amputated due to a severe burn in his childhood. He is hopeful with his new prostheses as he can walk independently and comfortably. The goal is for Jamaludin to go and live as normal a life as possible and become as independent as possible. Photo: Jawad Nabizada.

A positive – and necessary – announcement from the UN, that Afghan women and civil society will be part of the upcoming Doha meeting. Women must be granted meaningful participation in discussions about the future of their country.

To all celebrating, we wish you happy holidays. And we want to thank you all for your support and engagement for Afghanistan in 2023. After a tough and difficult year, we hope that the new year brings you good health and happiness. Happy New Year!

Afghanistan is one of the 10 countries most affected by climate change. But the country has no representation at COP28. This must change before the next global climate conference. Read more: In Global Climate Talks, Let Afghanistan In by, Refugees International. #climatechange #afghanistan

"Humanitarian aid alone is not enough to address the challenges and suffering of the Afghan people. We need complementary investments to stimulate the private sector, empower women and enhance community resilience," said Stephen Rodriques at the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan conference: Afghanistan Beyond Humanitarian Support.   “The people of #Afghanistan must be placed at the centre of the development process.” added Mr Rodriques. How can the international community support the people of Afghanistan? Join the discussion at: https://t.ly/DXOZh

Today, it is time for SCA's international conference, which is held every two years. The conference brings together experts, policy makers and civil society to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan. Watch the conference live today ⬇️

SCA is organising its biennial international conference in Stockholm on 30th November, 2023. The conference will gather experts, policymakers, civil society, and academia to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan. Take part in the conference digitally more information. ⬇️

Thousands of Afghan refugee families are now crossing the border after Pakistan police crackdown. SCA has set up a mobile clinic in Torkham to provide emergency health care to the refugees including pregnant women and children. Reuters report ⬇️

We warmly invite you to the talk 'The Future is at Stake for Girls and Women in Afghanistan' with Anna Ek, Sweden Manager at the Swedish Committee for Afghanistan Svenska Afghanistankommittén The event explores developments during the 21st century for women and girls in Afghanistan, focusing on the impacts of the Taliban's rule and what the future holds. The talk takes place between 13:45-14:15 in Internationella Rummet, Stadshallen, as part of our Human Rights Festival organised by Raoul Wallenberg Institute and Altitude Meetings. The festival runs all day on the 9th of December. *This is an event held in Swedish. For talks in English, view our full programme * #HumanRightsFestival

Following the IEA directive to suspend “all Sweden’s activities in Afghanistan”, some SCA operations have been paused. SCA stands firm in its commitment to support the Afghan people and will do its utmost to secure approvals to resume operations promptly.