The Australian Government will provide a further $50 million in humanitarian support to the people of Afghanistan to address the deteriorating situation there.
This brings the total humanitarian support provided to the people of Afghanistan since the fall of Kabul in 2021 to $310 million.
The people of Afghanistan are enduring one of the world's worst protracted humanitarian crises, exacerbated by the Taliban's failure to meet basic needs.
Almost 22 million people in Afghanistan are in urgent need of humanitarian support.
The Taliban's oppression of women and girls, including limiting access to employment, medical services, education and public life, mean they are disproportionately impacted.
Australia's humanitarian assistance is focused on supporting women and girls, prioritising food security, health services, and protecting dignity, safety and rights.
Australia works with established United Nations partners to ensure our support helps those in need, and not the Taliban regime.
This package will be delivered by agencies including the World Food Programme and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs' Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund.
Quotes attributable to Foreign Minister Penny Wong:
"The situation in Afghanistan is dire. The Australian Government remains firmly committed to supporting the people of Afghanistan, with a strong focus on women and girls.
"Australia's humanitarian support will help save lives, alleviate suffering, and meet the basic needs of communities affected by the ongoing Afghanistan crisis."
Quotes attributable to International Development Minister Anne Aly:
"This funding will help address urgent humanitarian needs and support vulnerable people across Afghanistan.
"Through this support, we're continuing our work with trusted partners to ensure assistance is delivered safely, transparently and to those who need it most."
