SOCIETY — February 22, 2026
UNFPA Holds Suicide Prevention Training in Kabul with EU Support
UNFPA conducted a five-day suicide prevention training for psychosocial providers in Kabul, backed by EU aid, to build local capacity amid rising mental health challenges. The course covered risk identification, assessment and response techniques.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — 2 min read
KABUL — The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) announced it held a five-day training course on suicide prevention for psychosocial service providers in Kabul, supported by humanitarian aid from the European Union.
UNFPA reported on Sunday, 3 Hoot, that the course aims to strengthen the skills of selected staff so they can deliver suicide prevention training in their areas.
Participants were trained in advanced knowledge, practical skills and techniques for identifying individuals at risk of suicide and providing appropriate responses.
Key objectives of the training include understanding suicide, suicidal thoughts and behaviors; defining suicide within Afghan society; identifying risk factors; conducting assessments and managing suicidal behaviors and thoughts; and assisting those in need.
The announcement comes amid reports that, following the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan, citizens — especially women — have faced serious psychological harm due to severe restrictions, with suicide rates increasing among them.
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Single source with direct attribution to UNFPA's official report, including concrete details such as location (Kabul), duration (five days), supporter (EU), date (3 Hoot), and specific training objectives.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Phrases like 'serious psychological harm due to severe restrictions' and 'suicide rates increasing among them' use emotional adjectives and negative framing to describe impacts of Taliban policies.
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