Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Afghanistan: Humanitarian Situation

28 April 2022 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Proposed by James Cleverly Con Braintree

Foreign Affairs

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK has committed 286 million for humanitarian aid in Afghanistan for 2022/2023.
  • The government will continue to address human rights concerns with the Taliban.
  • The UK aims to ensure unrestricted access for female aid workers and services for women and girls.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the severe humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and the UK's ongoing response to it.

Action requested

The UK has committed £286 million for humanitarian aid in 2022/2023, second highest commitment to date. The government will continue to press the Taliban on human rights concerns and ensure unrestricted access for female aid workers and services for women and girls.

Key facts

  • Afghanistan faces acute hunger with over 6 million internally displaced.
  • The UK has disbursed £286 million in humanitarian assistance, including £17 million for Afghan refugees.
  • A UN appeal for $4.4 billion was launched on 11 January 2022, and the UK pledged $2.4 billion at a pledging conference on 31 March 2022.
  • The World Bank agreed to release $1 billion in aid for health, education, livelihoods, and food security.
  • The UK passed legislation providing an exception from assets freeze against listed Taliban members for humanitarian assistance.
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