Afghanistan

SO1

Ensure coordinated efforts towards durable solutions in line with the objectives of the SSAR.

SO2

Anchored in government systems wherever possible, the response aims to take an area-based and needs-based approach to build resilient communities, including through investments in key areas of national infrastructure like education and health and by supporting livelihoods for Afghans and host communities in urban areas and settlements.

SO3

Support host governments to ensure access to territory and asylum, and protection in accordance with international standards, including respect for the principle of non-refoulement, admission, reception, registration, and documentation.

SO4

Ensure that immediate and longer-term needs are addressed through nexus programming by reinforcing local and national systems of host countries which have supported Afghans for decades, in the spirit of international responsibilityand burden-sharing in line with the Global Compact on Refugees. In doing so, the plan will pay particular attention to the needs of children, youth, women, older persons, persons with disabilities and other people with specific needs

SO5

Respond to the basic needs of the most vulnerable, including by sustained support to government-led emergency preparedness efforts and through multi-sectoral support to swiftly respond to those newly displaced by conflict, climaterelated and other natural hazards, and other crises, as well as to existing populations who have seen their situation deteriorate due to the rising cost of living.