Humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

Early day motion 952, tabled 7 February 2022 by Mary Foy (Labour). Signed by 58 members.

That this House notes with grave concern recent reports in the media on the developing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, in particular traumatic stories of parents being forced into selling organs, and in some cases selling their own children, in order to feed their families; further notes that the United Nations’ humanitarian coordinator projects 97 per cent of Afghans will soon be living below the poverty line; urges the Foreign Secretary to do everything within her power to support those struggling in Afghanistan including ensuring that all of the £286,000,000 promised in aid is sent to the country; echoes the call of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown for the UK Government to convene a pledging conference to raise the $4.4 billion needed to fund vital support; commends the reporting of UK journalists in bringing these harrowing stories to the people of the UK; and calls on the Government to work collaboratively with allies around the world to ensure that the safety of all women in Afghanistan is secured.

Signatures by party: Labour 27, Scottish National Party 11, Liberal Democrat 7, Independent 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Labour/Co-operative 2, Alba 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.