United Nations Strategic Framework for Afghanistan
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UNITED NATIONS STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR AFGHANISTAN
Afghanistan, and the Al-Azhar University - on issues related to access to justice, Sharia Law, and anti-
corruption.
The UN will continue to closely engage and coordinate with the international community partners
providing support to Afghanistan, including through the ACG and particularly the Gender and Human
Rights STWG. At the international level, the UN will continue to work closely with various international
human rights mechanisms and international bodies, including UN Human Rights Council, Treaty
Bodies, Special Rapporteurs, and ILO supervisory bodies.
The UN will enhance system-wide coherence in support of this outcome, including through expansion
of UN inter-agency community-based planning initiatives - which give voice to displacement-affected
communities and promote inclusive decision-making, local ownership, and social cohesion - and
initiatives aimed at strengthening civil society, especially women-led civil society.
Assumptions: The highly fluid and fragile nature of the context in Afghanistan poses significant
challenges to formulate with confidence any planning assumptions for a multi-year period.
Notwithstanding this caveat, progress towards this outcome is predicated on the following
assumptions:
1. Incremental progress is possible on agreeing and codifying national governance and
constitutional and legal frameworks, in line with international standards, especially those
related to the rights of women and minorities; and the de facto authorities are committed to
accountability and tackling corruption.
2.
De facto authorities and formal and informal institutions are open to engaging with the
international community, particularly the UN, on human rights and gender equality, and
women's participation related issues.
3. Notwithstanding restrictions already imposed, informal institutions, CSOs and NGOs, and
other stakeholders continue to be able to operate and receive support from and freely consult
with from international partners, including the UN, especially women-led organizations whose
operations are also impacted by a broader set of gender-specific restrictions.
4. Despite potential difficulties and setbacks in advancing on stated objectives, the international
community remains committed to supporting efforts to advance human rights, women's
rights, labour rights, social cohesion, and the rule of law in Afghanistan.
UNCT Configuration: The following resident and non-resident UN entities working in Afghanistan will
leverage their collective expertise, capacities, assets, and partnerships in the coordinated delivery of
support towards achievement of this outcome: ILO, IOM, OHCHR, UNAMA, UNDP, UNESCO, UNFPA,
UNHCR, UNICEF, UNODC, UN Women, UN-Habitat, and WHO.
SDGs supported: SDG 5: Gender Equality; SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities; SDG 11: Sustainable Cities
and Communities; SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.View entire presentation