nlp-thedeep/humsetbias huggingface dataset:
419000 people have been sensitised on COVID19 and preventative measures by Nutrition Cluster partners since the start of the crisis
Food Security And Agriculture Cluster partners report access impediments such as road blockages due to bad weather conditions.
The most recent IPC Analysis indicates that the pandemic has intensified regular shocks and caused a significant deterioration in the food security situation across Afghanistan.
% of sites in which KIs reported the majority of households occupy inadequate shelter, by region: West 33%
Work forces children to combine the burdens of a job with education or forces them out of school altogether. Only half of Afghanistan's child laborers attend school.
Protection Cluster partners' access to vulnerable populations in parts of Ghazni and Logar provinces has been restricted by the deteriorating security situation and other access challenges.
9,328 IEC materials on COVID 19 were distributed across 5 provinces during the reporting period. 132,786 IEC materials have been distributed by Protection Cluster partners since the start of the crisis.
The pandemic and subsequent loss of families' livelihoods has further disrupted children's access to education, already limited amidst an ongoing conflict.
According to provincial authorities, as of 11 March, approximately 79,212 people were registered as displaced across the east and newly displaced people were referred to interagency assessment and response teams.
The majority of IDP families lost income and were unable to afford basic needs, such as clean drinking water.
In addition, the Protection team conducts regular COVID 19 protection monitoring surveys in collaboration with the Afghanistan Protection Cluster. This week, 103 households were surveyed, all of whom received specific information and RCCE messaging on COVID 19 awareness and prevention relevant to their location.
.......Containment in hospitals where people can receive medical care and can be isolated from each other is the approach recommended by WHO, where such facilities exist.
With some government restrictions liftin following COVID 19, are you worried about visiting a health care facility? Not worried at all: 20%; somewhat worried: 19%; worried: 16%; very worried: 45%
According to humanitarian agencies, at least 45,000 families  ( approximately 315,000 people )  are in need of winterisation assistance in the west.
Key informants from civil society noted that the capacity of the MoPH  [ Ministry of Public Health ]  was limited, as they lacked specific guidelines and dedicated facilities to support the specific needs and vulnerabilities of elderly Afghans amidst the pandemic.
Afghanistan is home to 4.2 million IDPs who already experienced lack of employment opportunities, poor access to healthcare and other basic services, and landlessness prior to COVID19
The Ministry of Public Health  ( MoPH )  specifically required the elderly to stop participating in prayers at mosques to quell the spread.
Elderly women had higher rates of exposure, given their roles as caretakers for sick and ailing family members.
Community members reported high levels of psychological distress, and displayed symptoms associated with trauma including difficulty communicating and/or lack of engagement with persons and surroundings.
Government ministries advised those over age 60 to remain inside their homes to minimize spread of the virus.
No mine risks reported or observed in the assessment location. However, IDPs reported that the orchards, streets and main routes in their area of origin have been contaminated with IEDs
In general, there is an overwhelming lack of PPE  [ Personal Protective Equipment ] , including for medical staff working on the frontlines.
In Gizab district, seven civilians were reportedly killed by air strikes and IEDs and more than 4,000 people were reportedly displaced within the district.
Furthermore, there were only 400 ventilators for the entire country, which has a population of 38.9 million.
[ Key COVID 19 Cumulative Response Figures / Nutrition Sector ]  310,755 community members reached with COVID 19 awareness raising sessions. • 125,654 IEC materials distributed
As of epidemiological week 53 of 2020, a total 184 cases of Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever  ( CCHF ) , including 15 deaths  ( CFR 8.2% )  were reported by the National Disease Surveillance and Response  ( NDSR )  system of Afghanistan. Of all reported cases, 81 were clinically diagnosed while 103 tested positive for Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever  ( CCHF )  by PCR testing.
The Respondents have indicated a high level of information related to COVID 19 with 96% of them having mentioned that they heard about the disease.
The nominal retail price of rice in Kabul was maximum in October 2020 and was minimum in September 2020.
The nominal retail price of cooking oil in Mazar e sharif was maximum in February 2021 and was minimum in September 2020.
( 26 February   04 March 2021 ) In 2021, 111,080 patients have been served by IOM's Migration Health Unit in Nimroz, Herat, Kandahar and Nangarhar provinces with basic health care  outpatient consultations, maternal, child and neo natal health care, reproductive health, family planning and COVID 19 response. Programming is supported by the UK's FCDO, DG ECHO, CERF, and the United States' Bureau for Population, Refugees and Migration  ( BPRM ) .
( 26 February   04 March 2021 ) IOM's Protection programme has supported 582 undocumented returnee households comprising at least one person with specific needs  ( PSN )  in 2021 through provision of timely information, facilitating safe and dignified access to services, and provision of assistance including cash to mitigate identified protection risks and avoid resorting to negative coping mechanisms when referral pathways are exhausted.
There is greater degree of stress among the health facility staff related to COVID 19 responders in comparison to others.
Interagency assessment teams reached 1,660 IDPs with food, household items, WASH, cash and winterisation assistance. Also, 1,837 displaced people were identified by interagency assessment teams to receive humanitarian assistance in the coming days in Kandahar province
The conflict also impacts access to vital services.
Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever  ( CCHF )  is known to be endemic to Afghanistan, particularly in the areas bordering Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan where there is high cross border movement of nomadic communities and their animals. Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever  ( CCHF )  was continually reported in the country during 2020 with a noted increase starting during week 31  ( early August )  and progressing to peak between weeks 39 to 47  ( October to November ) . Increase in cases has usually been noted to correspond to the months when livestock movement is at its peak throughout the country
The political insecurity together with COVID 19 continues to negatively impact Afghanistan's economic situation, which will likely translate in a continuously high number of criminally motivated incidents targeting the civilian population, including humanitarian workers.
Health facility staff should give health education in HF
This week, 8,421 people received cash assistance for winter in Daikundi, Kapisa, Khost and Maidan Wardak provinces.
Of the incidents resulting in the killing of aid workers, five were targeted killings and the other three incidents were primarily related to personal disputes. The remaining five aid workers were killed during IED  [ Improvised Explosive Devices ]  detonations, crossfire or airstrikes.
The time required to negotiate around interference  [ from stakeholders ]  has often resulted in temporary suspension of project activities or the closure of facilities, with the difficult working environment also leading to a high staff rotation.
The total cost for the refugee chapter is $11.6 million. This includes: $197,000 for nutrition services
Compared to 2019, partner presence in most regions remained largely stable, with the western region seeing the highest increase in partners from 47 to 51.
The total cost for the refugee chapter is $11.6 million. This includes: $2.8 million for shelter and NFI assistance
The total cost for the refugee chapter is $11.6 million. This includes: $613,000 for WASH
The total cost for the refugee chapter is $11.6 million. This includes: $2.1 million for Protection
Proportion of KIs reporting the ability of women, in general, to safely access the market: 4% No access at all, 35% Accompanied access, 60% Unaccompanied access, 1% Don't know
Assessment teams identified 120 households  ( approximately 840 people )  displaced by conflict in Baghlan province to receive humanitarian assistance in the coming days.
Kabul, with more than 13,448 cases, is the most affected province of the country followed by Herat  ( 4,998 cases ) , Balkh  ( 1,715 ) , Nangarhar  ( 1,360 cases ) , and Kandahar  ( 1,305 cases ) .
In a recently published report on COVID 19 and the Child Protection Crisis in Afghanistan, World Vision reports that the children of Afghanistan, especially those already suffering from poverty and inequity, are among the most vulnerable to the harsh socioeconomic impact of COVID 19. Child mortality, malnutrition, forced marriages, sexual abuse, child labour and other forms of violence and exploitation and are all common challenges now facing children. With the addition of COVID 19 and its related impacts, children are now more anxious and worried than ever before and at greater risk of facing physical, sexual and emotional violence, especially as the economic impacts of the crisis set in.
This is difficult to quantify but does present a risk as registration of such arrivals and subsequent contact tracing is not possible.
According to the World Bank, revenue performance was strong through 2019. Domestic revenues had increased to a record high in 2019 to 208.8 billion Afs  ( 2.7 billion USD ) , equivalent to 14.1 percent of GDP, a nominal increase of 12 percent over 2018.
MOPH Figures: As of 10 December, MoPH data showed that 48,753 people across all 34 provinces in Afghanistan are confirmed to have had COVID 19. Some 38,221 people have recovered, and 1,939 people have died – at least 81 of whom are healthcare workers. Only 165,463 people out of a population of 36.7 million have been tested.
Non food prices increased by less than one percent, partly due to low international energy prices.
The high number of returnees and IDPs is placing pressure on limited services and employment opportunities in main urban centers.
The vast majority of civilian casualties caused by Afghan national security forces during the first quarter of 2020 occurred during ground engagements, particularly as a result of the use of indirect fire. For example, on 7 February, in Zari district of Balkh province, the Afghan National Army fired approximately a dozen mortars in a residential area, resulting in the deaths of two civilians  ( a woman and a 14 year old girl )  and the injury of nine others, mostly women and children.
The number of new COVID 19 cases reported daily has generally been increasing again since October 2020, though with stability at relatively higher levels during the month of December to date. According to the Ministry of Public Health  ( MOPH ) , a total 50,655 confirmed cases of COVID 19 and 2,126 associated deaths have been reported in Afghanistan as of December 21, 2020.
As of 31 December, MoPH data showed that 51,526 people across all 34 provinces in Afghanistan are confirmed to have had COVID 19. Some 41,727 people have recovered, and 2,188 people have died – at least 86 of whom are healthcare workers
Due to limited public health resources, lack of people coming forward for testing, as well as the absence of a national death register, confirmed cases of and deaths from COVID 19 are likely to be under reported overall in Afghanistan.
UNAMA is also concerned by recent airstrikes by the Afghan Air Force causing civilian harm, including the airstrike on 21 March in Imam Sahib district of Kunduz province targeting Taliban, which killed 11 civilians including seven children and three women, and injured a woman and a girl.
The upsurge in conflict activity in 2020 did not lead to an increase in the number of humanitarians killed or wounded, with 23 humanitarians killed and 53 wounded in 2020, compared to 41 killed and 65 wounded in 2019. The number of fatalities as a result of kinetic activity remained unchanged at nine humanitarians killed in 2019 as well as 2020.
On 11 November, two children were reportedly injured by unexploded ordnance  ( UXO )  detonated in Keshem of Badakhshan province.
From March 2019 – 30 September 2020 DRR trainings conducted Capacity building trainings & community based DRR/CCA & EWEA sessions and reached 15,185 people in 2 provinces  ( Balkh and Herat ) . Branch staff trained in the 8 provinces  ( Helmand, Kandahar, Nimroz, Herat, Badghis, Kunar, Nangahar, Balkh )  for community based DRR or Climate Change Adaptation  ( CCA )  and Early Warning Early Action  ( EWEA ) .
School attendance after deportation by age % currently enrolled: 10 14 years: 35%, 15 17 years: 20%, 18+ years: 18%
Water, sanitation and hygiene interventions focusing on improving access and storage to safe water as well as meeting immediate and longer term sanitation needs, as well as provision of hygiene items and hygiene promotion activities.
Of the 300,000 disposable face masks donated to Afghanistan by the Republic of Korea, UNHCR handed 150,000 masks on 28 March to the Ministry of Public Health for professionals and workers in isolation wards, ICU units and laboratories in isolation centres. The remaining 150,000 face masks will be distributed to vulnerable refugees, displaced persons and host communities across the country.
( 26 March   01 April 2021 ) In 2021, 143,873 patients have been served by IOM's Migration Health Unit in Nimroz, Herat, Kandahar and Nangarhar provinces with basic health care  outpatient consultations, maternal, child and neo natal health care, reproductive health, family planning and COVID 19 response
( 26 March   01 April 2021 ) Under the Global Fund multi country TB grant in partnership with UNDP, a total of 10,032 undocumented Afghans were screened for tuberculosis at the Zero Point Reception Centres in Herat, Nimroz, Kandahar and Nangarhar. Of the total screened, 278 presumptive TB cases were identified and 2 persons were confirmed positive for TB.
The security situation remained unstable in the Centre. Fighting and IED attacks were reported in Kabul, Logar, Maidan Wardak, Khost, Ghazni, Paktika and Paktya provinces.
Within IDP communities, COVID 19 and the lockdown conditions contributed to increased violence and aggressive behaviour within families.
Overall 69% of the respondents have mentioned awareness on symptoms of COVID 19.
All Anti Government Elements should cease the indiscriminate and disproportionate use of all IEDs, particularly in populated areas
Of the 18.4m people identified as being in need nationwide in 2021, about 5.6m are now in urban areas.
The MoPH data states that 284 cases are recovered as of 04.05.2020  ( night ) .
The Government of Afghanistan's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations  ( MoRR )  and UNHCR have identified 20 priority areas of return and reintegration where returnees are living side by side with displaced people and local communities.
As of August 2020, 141,988 people had been reached with WASH programming and 282,297 people had been reached with addition COVID 19 specific programming
Clear, concise and practical material support should be provided to students in order to engage in self study while at home.
Stigma and discrimination related to COVID 19 may make children more vulnerable to violence and psychosocial distress.
Education achievements as of 31 August 2020: 2 women only internet cafés for young women to increase their skills and knowledge
Education gaps as of 31 August 2020: Limited space for children in schools  ( need for the expansion of current school buildings ) , Construction of kindergarten schools and nurseries, Inadequate WASH facilities in schools
Education gaps as of 31 August 2020: Support returnee/IDP children to obtain civil documentation
Livelihood achievements as of 31 August 2020: 1,047 job placements provided for men and women; 155 market based small business established; 331 men and women benefitted from market based technical and vocational trainings; 3 partnerships with Chamber of Commerce and Industry  ( at sub national level )  for apprenticeship and business development; 2 poultry farms and 2 dairy farms established
In April, US President Biden announced to withdraw US troops no later than 11 September 2021, thereby postponing the initial 1 May deadline. This will likely antagonize the Taliban leadership and a potential spike in conflict activity following the May deadline is possible.
WASH gaps as of 31 August 2020: Inadequate WASH facilities with the communities; Lack of access to safe drinking water; Lack of proper communal sanitation facilities
14 of 44 points of entry have staff health and safety precautions in place. These may include personal protective equipment, surgical masks available for presumptive cases, and isolation space for presumptive cases.
Only seven points of entry have any type of IPC  [ Infection Prevention and Control ]  in place. That may include handwashing stations and/or handwashing station ( s )  equipped with soap or chlorinated water
With some government restrictions liftin following COVID 19, are you worried about attending school? Not worried at all: 22%; somewhat worried: 18%; worried: 17%; very worried: 42%
Main source of news & information related to COVID 19? Family & friends: 81%; Television: 77%; Doctor/health professional: 68%; Social media  ( Facebook, twitter, etc. ) : 59%; Radio: 50%; Newspaper: 30%
With some government restrictions liftin following COVID 19, are you worried about engaging in community activites? Not worried at all: 22%; somewhat worried: 21%; worried: 16%; very worried: 40%
With some government restrictions liftin following COVID 19, are you worried about going to work? Not worried at all: 24%; somewhat worried: 21%; worried: 17%; very worried: 39%
In response to COVID 19, the government has provided timely information about COVID 19   Great & moderate extent: 63%; A small extent: 15%; Not at all: 20%
As part of the US Taliban agreement of February 2020, the Taliban agreed to retain from attacks on urban centers. However, the postponement of the withdrawal might incite the Taliban to shift their focus from rural areas to densely populated urban centers targeting members of GoA/ANSF  ( Government of Afghanistan and Afghan National Security Force ) , thereby increasing the risk of collateral involvement of humanitarian workers.
In response to COVID 19, the government has provided support to you/family during the pandemic   Great & moderate extent: 17%; A small extent: 8%; Not at all: 74%
Although prices of staple goods are showing signs of stabilising, prices continue to be higher than pre crisis levels.
There is a need to revise/extend self learning materials to supplement in class lessons.
Online education was not supported and electronic devices were not available said 98.8% of children. Income support  ( e.g. financial aid unemployment payments, cash transfers as assistance )  was also not available as said 96.3% of children
Negative affects as a result of the pressure of COVID 19 outbreak for children: feeling of sadness was reported as the most frequent negative effect  ( 28% )  followed by mild symptoms such as lack of appetite or sleep  ( 26% )  as well as social withdrawal.
An estimated five per cent require admission to an intensive care unit.
23% of responsed had a confirmed COVID 19 diagnosis within their household
There are minor differences among responsdents confirming a COVID 19 diagnosis between urban  ( 24% )  and rural  ( 23% )
49% of respondents would associate with someone who had COVID 19 but now is healthy. 51% of respondents would not associate with someone who had COVID 19 but now is healthy.
More women  ( 57% )  than men  ( 39% )  are concerned about the impact of COVID 19 on personal health
Respondents aged 55+ are most likely to say not concerned at all about the impacts of COVID 19 on personal health compared with 17% of respondents aged 18 25.
According to the UNAMA 2020 annual report, 182 causalities  ( 61 killed and 121 injured )  were reported that year in the Uruzgan province. This was 26% more than in 2019. Leading causes for these civilian causalities were ground engagements, non suicide IEDs, and airstrikes.
71% of respondents say their overall financial situation is worse since COVID 19. 17% say it is the same. 12% say it is better.
% of households reporting access to hand washing facilities and/or soap: 21% No hand washing facilities available, 79% No access to soap or hand sanitizer
47% of respondents say the overall physical access to healthcare services  ( transportation, accessibility )  are worse since the start of the pandemic. 35% say it is the same and 16% say it is better.
73% men mentioned that muscle pain is the symptom for COVID 19 whereas none of the women responders have mentioned it.
Expansion of primary healthcare services and MHPSS is recommended to ensure reach to IDP community.
Strategic Recommendation 4: With real time food security monitoring already covering most of the hotspot countries, it will be important to highlight the need to sustain these investments beyond the current crisis situation.
Considering the impact of the COVID 19 crisis on violence against women, ensuring that women and girls can access VAWG support services is a critical and lifesaving activity.
Before COVID, 60% of out of school children were girls and there is a real possibility that post COVID, more girls will drop out.
In the poorest and remote areas of the country, enrolment levels varied extensively and girls continue to lack equal access. Low girl enrolment can be explained in part by a lack of female teachers, especially in rural schools.
Are you aware of health care being provided in your local area to aid households during this time  ( % yes ) ? Aware of aid : 15%; among those aware of aid, household access: 34%; Sufficient for needs: 57%
Decreasing the emphasis on completing the grade specific curriculum during the COVID 19 outbreak may be necessary to manage expectations, as higher income countries with stronger infrastructure are struggling to reach children through distance learning.
Are you aware of education being provided in your local area to aid households during this time  ( % yes ) ? Aware of aid : 11%; among those aware of aid, household access: 44%; Sufficient for needs: 74%
Are you aware of water being provided in your local area to aid households during this time  ( % yes ) ? Aware of aid : 10%; among those aware of aid, household access: 41%; Sufficient for needs: 75%
54% of respondents say that peace is achievable in the next two years.
Optimism that peace will be achieved in the next two years increases with age. 52% of respondents aged 18 25 think peace is achievable in the next two years whereas 66% of respondents agged 55+ think it is achievable in the next two years
How willing would you be to accept a peace agreement that included blanket amnesty for Taliban fighters? Willing to accept: 66%; Unwilling to accept: 31%
How willing would you be to accept a peace agreement that included a role in the government for the Taliban? Willing to accept: 62%; Unwilling to accept: 33%
Strategic Recommendation 3: Promote recovery, resilience and inclusivity through systems based approaches including investing in food and social protection systems for the most vulnerable
How willing would you be to accept a peace agreement that included Taliban control over certain provinces ? Willing to accept: 33%; Unwilling to accept: 60%
85% of respondents said corruption is a major problem in daily life. 8% said it is a minor problem, and 6% said it is not a problem.
95% of respondents said corruption is a major problem in Afghanistan as a whole. 2% said it is a minor problem, and 1% said it is not a problem.
Both urban and rural women respondents have lower decision making power over migration/displacement and whether to have another child. On aggregate, women in urban centers hold relatively higher decision making power over certain decisions than rural women, showing the rural urban disparity between women over household decision making.
Acceptable places for women to work   government offices   Strongly agree: 74%; somewhat agree: 14%; somewhat disagree: 3%; strongly disagree: 9%
Acceptable places for women to work   army/police   Strongly agree: 57%; somewhat agree: 21%; somewhat disagree: 4%; strongly disagree: 16%
Acceptable places for women to work   NGO   Strongly agree: 53%; somewhat agree: 18%; somewhat disagree: 7%; strongly disagree: 20%
Acceptance of a woman as the governor of a province   Strongly agree: 65%; somewhat agree: 13%; somewhat disagree: 4%; strongly disagree: 17%
38% of respondents report nasal congestion as a sympton of COVID 19 in their household
30% of respondents report shortness of breath/difficulty breathing as a sympton of COVID 19 in their household
54% of respondents are concerned about the impact of COVID 19 on their lifestyle  ( daily routine, ability to work & socialize, etc. )
Regards to COVID 19 cases, data shows that Afghanistan recorded As of July 15, 2020, there are 34,740 confirmed cases of COVID 19 in Afghanistan, with 1,045 deaths
Youth  ( 57% )  are more likely than those aged 55+  ( 43% )  to be very concerned about the impact of COVID 19 on their lifestyle  ( daily routine, ability to work & socialize, etc. )
85.6% of the respondents reported to have contracted debts. Out of those households who reported that they have debts; 91.7% indicated that their debt has increased since the COVID 19 outbreak
19.3% of households reported that they deal with reduced income by engaging in high risk jobs.
10.5% of households reported that they deal with reduced income by begging.
48.7% of households reported that they deal with reduced income by sending children to work.
5.9% of households reported that they deal with reduced income by early marriage of girls.
Main reasons for disruption in livelihood activities: Livelihood inputs are too expensive or inaccessible 54%
Main reasons for disruption in livelihood activities: Household does not have any livelihood activities 15.2%
Main reasons for disruption in livelihood activities: Adult members of the HH  [ Household ]  are unwell 7.1%
Main reasons for disruption in livelihood activities: Concerned about leaving the house due to outbreak 34%
Main reasons for disruption in livelihood activities: Livelihood inputs are unavailable 19.3%
Main reasons for disruption in livelihood activities: No market to sell products or cannot reach market 16.1%
Prior to COVID 19, 64.3% of respondents reported children eating three times per day, 34.7% reported children eating four or more times per day. Since COVID 19, those numbers have dropped to 60.9% and 28.9% respectively. Additionally, the number of children who only eat twice per day has increased to 9.8% and those reporting only eating once per day has increased to 0.5%.
The findings show that the most frequent concern reported by the households is drop out of children from school  ( 68.9% ) , followed by child labor 57.2% as well as reducing spending on the healthcare  ( 24% ) , violence/harassment or abuse against children  ( 13.4% ) , and early child/forced marriage  ( 16.4% )
Negative affects as a result of the pressure of COVID 19 outbreak for adults: mild and isolated symptoms such as lack of appetite or sleep  ( 46% )  followed by increase in aggressiveness  ( 27% )  as well as deteriorated relationship in the household.
21% of the respondents reported that they are never able to provide the basic needs to their children. Almost half  ( 48% )  of the respondents mentioned that they are sometimes able to provide these basic needs while the rest indicated always  ( 7% )  or often  ( 24% ) .
Strategic Recommendation 2: Promote anticipatory action, proactive preparedness in areas affected by or at imminent risk of climatic shocks, through strengthened partnerships and support to government systems, including national disaster management.
Securing access, safeguarding civilian infrastructure essential for the survival of populations, and expanding humanitarian action is critical forAfghanista.
87% of households were displaced due to active conflict. 26% were displaced due to anticipated conflict. 11% were displaced due to flooding
Vulnerability and priority needs: 29% of households have at least one member with a disability
Vulnerability and priority needs: 1% are child headed households
The lack of health facilities and services combined with restricted movement and decision making among women are more likely to affect Afghan women's ability to access health services disproportionately.
Vulnerability and priority needs: 84% have debt greater than 8,000 AFN
Vulnerability and priority needs: 15% are female headed households
Reported main source of income since shock: small business  ( 4% ) , agriculture and livestock  ( 4% ) , daily unskilled labor  ( 56% ) , daily skilled labour  ( 4% ) , other  ( 32% )
34% of households report using unimproved water source for domestic use.
88% of households reported their main water source to be further than 500 meters away.
% of households by Food Consumption Score: Poor  ( 91% ) , Borderline  ( 8% ) , acceptable  ( 1% )
% of households by reduced Coping Strategy Index  ( rCSI )  score: High  ( 88% ) , medium  ( 11% ) , low  ( 1% )
% of households by Livelihood Coping Strategies  ( LCS )  score: Emergency  ( 14% ) , Crisis 50% ) , Stress  ( 36% )
In some of the prisons, there is no specific place meant for bathing and toilets, a curtained corner is all that is allocated for the prisoners' needs.
97% of girls and 98% of boys aged 6 to 17 reported to not be attending formal school
the most frequently reported reasons for children not attending school were: Lack of documentation  ( 70% ) , Costs  ( 25% ) , Security concerns  ( 18% ) , distance  ( 18% ) , work  ( 8% )
19% of households reported that they had stopped sending children to school so that they could work for economic gain or productive activities
69% of respondents were living in a tent or makeshift shelter while 27% were living in a house.
% of households by most frequently reported concerns related to the shelter occupied: 32% Eviction, 30% Size, 10% Damaged building, 9% Landlord problems, 7% Safety
Of the 100% of households reported being in need of at least one key NFI, the reported items needed were: 93% Sleeping mats or matresses, 95% Plastic tarpaulin, 93% Cooking pots, 91% Stainless steel cups, 85% Water storage containers, 93% Gas cylinders, 90% Clothing, 72% Female sanitary items, 6% Mobile or assistive device
In August 2020 itself, several days of fighting forced over 64 000 people to flee their homes in Kunduz city and villages across Khanabad and Imam Sahib districts, including over 27 050 people that required immediate humanitarian assistance.
4% of households reporting being unaware of COVID 19
63% of households reported preferring to receive assistance in cash.
An ISKP claimed suicide attack at a funeral in Nangarhar on 12 May, which resulted in at least 19 civilians killed and many more injured.
% of households by primary symptoms of COVID 19 that they reported being aware of: 90% fever, 92% coughing, 79% breathing difficulty, 46% fatigue, 2% other
Around 4,000 hours of healthcare delivery were also lost and 335,000 consultations missed in 2018 as a result of attacks against health workers and facilities.
% of households reporting witnessing discrimination due to COVID 19, by group targeted: 3% People with chronic illness, 1% Returnees, 3% Elders , 3% People with disabilities, 2% Adults  ( men and/or women )
Around half of returnees nationwide are thought not to be living in their province of origin because of insecurity and the lack of housing and economic opportunities.
The sheer scale of displacement and return represent a huge challenge for responders, particularly given that the humanitarian response plan is only 43 per cent funded.
Around 36 per cent of returnees are documented.
Reported main source of income since shock: Agriculture and livestock 5%, Daily skilled labour 4%, Daily unskilled labour 63%, Small business 2%, Other 26%
% of households by key vulnerability indicators: 22% At least one member with a disability, 5% More than 10 household members, 70% Exhibiting health seeking behaviour, 91% Debt greater than 8,000 AFN.
% of displaced households by reason: Active conflict 99%, Anticipated conflict 27%, Other 1%
18% of households reported not having enough water for drinking, cooking, or bathing
66% of households reported that they had delayed seeking medical care for critical health problems to save money in the 30 days prior to data collection
% of households by reduced Coping Strategy Index  ( rCSI )  score: 92% High, 7% Medium, 1% Low
% of households by Livelihood Coping Strategies  ( LCS )  score: 19% Emergency, 54% Crisis, 24% Stress, 3% none
the most frequently reported reasons  [ for not going to school ]  were: 72% Lack of documentation, 25% Costs, 19% Security concerns, 6% Distance, 6% Work
19% of households reported that they had stopped sending children to school so that they could work for economic gain or productive activities.
In other words, more people will die of COVID 19 in Afghanistan than the estimated 100,000 civilians killed in last two decades of conflict and war.
% of households by reported shelter type occupied at the time of interview: Tent or makeshift shelter 57%, Concrete house 39%, Unfinished building 2%, Open space 1%, Non residential shelter 1%
66% of households reported renting the shelter they occupied at the time of interview
Of the 100% of households reported being in need of at least one key NFI, the reported items needed were: 86% Clothing, 95% Cooking pots, 76% Female sanitary items. 96% Gas cylinders. 3% Mobile or assistive device. 97% Plastic tarpaulin. 93% Sleeping mats or matresses, 88% Stainless steel cups, 91% Water storage containers
28% of households that reported at least one member has experienced a protection incident or is at risk
% of households that reported a male member has experienced or is at risk of the following protection incidents: 10% Physical violence or harassment, 12% Denial of resources or access to services, 0% Marriage earlier than otherwise planned, 1% Drug addiction or exposure to illegal drug use
% of households that reported a female member has experienced or is at risk of the following protection incidents: 5% Physical violence or harassment, 13% Denial of resources or access to services, 3% Marriage earlier than otherwise planned, 0% Drug addiction or exposure to illegal drug use
% of households that reported a child member has experienced or is at risk of the following protection incidents: 3% Physical violence or harassment, 10% Denial of resources or access to services, 0% Marriage earlier than otherwise planned, 0% Drug addiction or exposure to illegal drug use
3% of households reported having no access to mobile network communications and tools.
2% of households that reported being unaware of COVID 19
% of households by reported primary symptoms of COVID 19 they are aware of: Coughing 91%, Fever 87%, Breathing difficulty 75%, Fatigue 42%, other 4%
7% of households that reported witnessing discrimination as a result of COVID 19
% of households that reported witnessing discrimination, by group targeted: 4% People with chronic illness, 3% Adults  ( men and/or women ) , 2% Elders, 2% People with disabilities, 1% Returnees
The findings of the assessment indicate the critical child protection issues that communities are facing in western part of Afghanistan which requires urgent actions. Psycho social support to children is essential since the majority have stress related symptoms due to lockdown.
Over the past week 231 undocumented Afghans returned from Pakistan with 66% of returnees from Pakistan  ( 153 individuals )  assisted.
% of sites in which KIs reported the majority of households occupy inadequate shelter, by region: South 6%
% of sites in which KIs reported most households have no access to services, by region: East   72%
% of sites in which KIs reported most households have no access to services, by region: North   85%
% of sites in which KIs reported most households have no access to services, by region: North East   74%
% of sites in which KIs reported most households have no access to services, by region: South East   66%
% of sites in which KIs reported the majority of households occupy inadequate shelter, by region: North 5%
% of sites by COVID 19 vulnerability score  ( by region ) : Capital   Higher risk: 8%, moderate risk: 67%
% of sites by COVID 19 vulnerability score  ( by region ) : West   Higher risk: 3%, moderate risk: 52%
% of sites by COVID 19 vulnerability score  ( by region ) : North East   Higher risk: 4%, moderate risk: 62%
% of sites in which KIs reported preventive actions taken by most residents: Wash hands frequently 87%, Practice social distancing 71%, Avoid crowds/gatherings 61%, Self isolate if symptoms 56%, Wear masks/gloves if symptoms 39%, Don't touch your face 33%, Wear masks/gloves in general 21%, None 4%
% of KIs reporting change in price for food items in the 30 days prior to data collection: 29% Decreased, 41% Stayed the same, 27% increased, 3% Don't know
Out of those KIs reporting a decrease in food prices, the most frequently cited reasons were: 61% Seasonality, 52% Increased number of shops, 19% Demand increased
Proportion of KIs that reported consumers faced security constraints to accessing the market in the 30 days prior to data collection: 3% Security context prevents access to the marketplace, 87% No security related barriers, 10% Don't know, prefer not to answer
Out of those KIs reporting a decrease in NFIs prices, the most frequently cited reasons were: 44% Increased number of shops, 37% Demand increased, 19% Seasonality
Most frequently reported food items difficult to restock and obtain in the 30 days prior to data collection: 78% Vegetable oil, 69% Wheat flour  ( imported ) , 46% Sugar
The three most frequently cited reasons  [ for difficulties obtaining enough commodities to meet demand in the 30 days prior to data collection ]  by these KIs were: 65% Financial constraints and inability to purchase supplies, 43% Supplier unable to provide enough, 34% Reduced movement due to fear of exposure to COVID 19
A health centre in Zabul was reopened on 31 December following negotiations to resume services which facilitated access to health services for some 25,000 people in the district
If the spread of the virus cannot be contained, given the low economic growth that prevailed recently  ( annual average GDP growth around 2% and even lower, in fact negative in terms of per capita income )  the social impact may be higher than that elsewhere also aggravated by the fragile security situation. The prospects for the Afghanistan's recovery may further be weakened given the limited available fiscal space, uncertain donor support and a weak health sector
Interagency assessment teams identified 7,658 people to receive immediate humanitarian assistance. A total of 31,815 people received humanitarian assistance   among them are 665 newly displaced people, 532 people in protracted displacement, 4,858 vulnerable people in the host community, 1,337 people impacted by recent rainfall and 24,423 people who received seasonal support and food aid in response to the COVID 19 pandemic. Some 8,401 returnees, internally displaced persons  ( IDPs ) , and people from host communities were reached with emergency outpatient health services; and 7,174 children were vaccinated to protect them against polio and measles.
This week [ 4 10 January 2021 ] , 6,363 people received cash assistance for winter in Ghazni, Kabul, Panjsher and Logar provinces. Needs assessments continued for vulnerable people in need of winter assistance. UNICEF provided basic health services and education to 13,868 children and 2,895 pregnant women in Bamyan, Daykundi, Paktya and Paktika provinces.
Fighting between Afghan National Security Forces  ( ANSF )  and a non state armed group  ( NSAG )  in southern Afghanistan since mid October has disrupted humanitarian services, damaged or destroyed medical facilities, and displaced at least 33,700 people across Helmand, Kandahar, and Uruzgan provinces, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs  ( OCHA )  reports
With more than $103 million in FY 2020 funding to UNICEF, WFP, UNHCR, and three NGO partners, the USG supports the delivery of lifesaving emergency food assistance across Afghanistan, providing vulnerable populations with U.S. and locally, regionally, and internationally procured inkind food assistance; cash transfers for food; and food vouchers.
Five United State Government partners deliver livelihoods programming and skills training to support sustainable refugee reintegration and boost opportunities for vulnerable host community populations; activities include courses to increase literacy, business knowledge, and skills development.
A total of 3,598 people received winter assistance in Daykundi province, and 1,946 IDPs received humanitarian assistance in Paktya province.
Afghanistan experienced its worst drought in decades in 2018, which triggered more than 371,000 displacements.
Mitigation: Strengthening partners ability to deliver alternative care for UASC, expanding access to quality PSS for children who require such assistance, provide psychological first aid to children in need.
The use of mobile devices for teacher professional development must also take into account data usage and other charges incurred for both the project staff and the teachers. Promising global practice includes a clear need for cohesive “blending' of this teacher professional development, leveraging access to simple devices and phone calls, as well as limited face to face contact and support. Teacher support networks should be expanded within these settings by taking into account the connectivity and bandwidth limitations.
The Afghan frontier with Pakistan at Spin Boldak officially reopened on 21 August and the border with Torkham on 29 September.
Floods have resulted in the loss of shelters and productive assets, causing displacement and increasing food insecurity
Among returnees, more women than men noted increases  [ in the amount of time spent teaching their children since the start of COVID 19 ] . The gender gap in this regard was negligible among IDPs: almost half of the IDP population  ( both men and women )  noted increases in the time spent teaching their children.
War and security impact poverty and the ability to work, as well as explicitly informing the decision to migrate.
According to the HEAT  [ Household Emergency Assessment Tool ]  assessment, some 85 per cent of households reported their main water source as being further than 500 metres from their home.
Both women and men report that daughters help  [ with domestic labour ]  more in comparison to sons .
DoE  [ Directorate of Economy ]  representatives interviewed for this study highlighted positive coordination between different government bodies, noting that successes in this programme have been greater than the challenges, and suggesting that tensions in coordination between government bodies at the national level are not necessarily replicated at the local level.
Finding work abroad can mean being able to support the provision of healthcare and medicine for family members  ( a common occurrence ) , ensure that younger siblings and other family members have enough to eat, and generally support one's family in avoiding or reducing the significant stress of economic precariousness.
What type of medical assistance does your family need? Drug rehabilitation: 1%, mental health/psychological counselling: 12%, emergency assistance/heavy illness and physical injury: 11%, general practitioner/light illness or injury: 75%
The current climate outlook is also worrying with reduced precipitation and higher temperatures potentially affecting farmers and pastoralists, as well as water availability over the next few months.
Highlights from Jan June 2020 Baseline Mobility Assessment: 3,546,858 displaced due to conflict  ( 75% )
Highlights from Jan June 2020 Baseline Mobility Assessment: 4,760,478 IDPs  ( 2012 2020 )  currently in host communities
Highlights from Jan June 2020 Baseline Mobility Assessment: 5,480,996 former IDPs have returned to their homes  ( 2012 2020 )
Highlights from Jan June 2020 Baseline Mobility Assessment: 2,796,432 out migrants fled abroad  ( 2012 2020 )
Highlights from Jan June 2020 Baseline Mobility Assessment: 401,823 returnees and IDPs  ( 5% )  live in tents or in the open air
Highlights from Jan June 2020 Baseline Mobility Assessment: 2,097,823 returnees returned from Pakistan  ( 54% )
Highlights from Jan June 2020 Baseline Mobility Assessment: 2,402,089 undocumented returnees from Pakistan and Iran  ( 62% )
Highlights from Jan June 2020 Baseline Mobility Assessment: 1,555,974 returnees returned from Iran
Highlights from Jan June 2020 Baseline Mobility Assessment: 1,251,708 documented returnees from Pakistan and Iran  ( 32% )
Highlights from Jan June 2020 Baseline Mobility Assessment: 228,106 returnees from non neighbouring countries  ( 6% )
Overall Returnees from Abroad  ( Country/Region of Origin )    Pakistan: 2,097,823  ( 54% ) ; Iran: 1,555,974  ( 40% ) ; Europe & Turkey: 155,618  ( 4% ) ; Middle East: 49,819  ( 1% ) ; Rest of Asia: 17,412  ( 0.4% ) ; Other: 5,257  ( 0.1% )
All four respondents who were living in returnee camps reported that they were not able to practice any protective measures, including social distancing.
Tomato: Prices decreased only in Laghman  ( 25% ) , due to more availability in the market.
Overall annual trends of returnees from aborad   2012 2015: 1,078,942; 2016: 1,043,709; 2017: 656,704; 2018: 424,993; 2019: 366,252;
In 2020, Jawzjan, Kapisa, Paktika, Wardak and Zabul show a sharp increase in the number of IDPs, most likely due to Afghans fleeing to safer areas to escape the ongoing armed conflicts. Herat is the most critically affected province, hosting 19% of all IDPs, nationwide.
Highlights from Jan June 2020 Baseline Mobility Assessment: 4,760,478 IDPs currently reside in host communities
Highlights from Jan June 2020 Baseline Mobility Assessment: 901,504 IDps in Hirat, which hosts the most IDPs
Highlights from Jan June 2020 Baseline Mobility Assessment: 2 in 3 displaced within their home province
Security and access constraints  ( especially in hard to reach areas )  are expected to challenge the timely delivery of teaching and learning materials.
Overall shelter accomodations for IDP arrivals   own house: 25%; rented house: 31%; host family: 36%; tent: 8%; open air: 0.3%
The top 25 districts hosting the greatest numbers of returnees and IDPs  ( total inflow )    Returnees: 96,917; IDPs: 297,845
In terms of stocks, there are currently limited PSS kits, concentrated only in the East and South of the country. There are no recreational kits, tents and tarpaulins, which may affect the ability to provide socio recreational activities, case management, referrals and safe spaces for interviews for children and their caregivers
The top 25 districts hosting the greatest numbers of returnees and IDPs  ( total inflow )    Returnees: 30,095; IDPs: 232,972
The top 25 districts hosting the greatest numbers of returnees and IDPs  ( total inflow )    Returnees: 8,090; IDPs: 127,091
The top 25 districts hosting the greatest numbers of returnees and IDPs  ( total inflow )    Returnees: 49,918; IDPs: 78,222
The top 25 districts hosting the greatest numbers of returnees and IDPs  ( total inflow )    Returnees: 6,515; IDPs: 96,312
The top 25 districts hosting the greatest numbers of returnees and IDPs  ( total inflow )    Returnees: 21,564; IDPs: 76,303
The top 25 districts hosting the greatest numbers of returnees and IDPs  ( total inflow )    Returnees: 50,550; IDPs: 41,342
2 in 3 fled to locations in their home province  ( 68% )
The top 25 districts hosting the greatest numbers of returnees and IDPs  ( total inflow )    Returnees: 29,517; IDPs: 54,349
The top 25 districts hosting the greatest numbers of returnees and IDPs  ( total inflow )    Returnees: 17,484; IDPs: 55,990