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Winter Projection Signals Rising Food Insecurity

Income pressures limit the benefits of stronger harvests.

World news editorial illustration for UN Agencies Warn of Afghanistan's Winter Food Needs

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Source: FAO/WFP, 2026-10-15.

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  1. A UN Women initiative draws attention to farming and equal opportunities.
  2. Income pressures limit the benefits of stronger harvests.
  3. An $8.5 million allocation aims to support people facing urgent needs.
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