UN Human Rights Council: The UN Human Rights Council will open its autumn session in Geneva next week, with Afghanistan among the crisis focus, as independent experts and rapporteurs prepare to discuss rights and humanitarian impacts under Taliban rule. Child nutrition crisis: UNICEF warns that 4.9 million women and children in Afghanistan will need treatment for acute malnutrition in 2026, as droughts, floods, hunger and funding gaps worsen risks—especially for children and pregnant or breastfeeding women. Health funding push: Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health urged donors to boost health-sector funding, saying it is working toward a more sustainable, self-reliant system as aid support declines. Malnutrition in Kandahar: MSF reports a 30% rise in malnutrition cases in Kandahar, with thousands of children seeking treatment and many facing severe complications. Historic sites at risk: In Ghazni, residents say historic landmarks are deteriorating due to disasters, conflict and poor preservation, calling for urgent restoration using traditional methods. Water & climate stress: A new report links climate-driven agricultural decline and extreme weather to rising food insecurity and future conflict risks, underscoring how climate shocks can ripple into livelihoods. International Day of Charity: UN marks Sept. 5 with a call for more effective, sustainable aid—relevant as Afghanistan’s humanitarian needs keep expanding.