A report by the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame shows that various groups of the people of Afghanistan, both inside and outside the country, are calling for a review of the working methods of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and for an expansion of its political authority.
The report was published by the University of Notre Dame on Friday, May 15, and examines the views of the people of Afghanistan regarding the role of UNAMA.
The report, written by Ali Yawar Adili, a university lecturer and member of the Dialogue and Vision Process (DVP) strategic team, states that different groups of the people of Afghanistan, both inside and outside the country, have presented six specific proposals to the United Nations Secretary-General for revising UNAMA’s operational process.
Within the framework of the UNAMA review, the Afghanistan Dialogue and Vision Process (DVP) held a series of consultative meetings in April 2026.
Participants in the consultative meetings emphasized that Afghanistan would continue to need the presence of this mission until “an inclusive, legitimate, elected government recognized by the international community” is established.
They also stated that the United Nations Security Council should prioritize UNAMA’s political role so that its mission can effectively assist the people of Afghanistan.
The proposals call on the United Nations Security Council to support non-Taliban groups to increase pressure on the Taliban.
Another section of the report addresses the condition of women’s rights, with participants referring to UNAMA’s mission to support and promote “gender equality, the empowerment of women and girls, and the full protection of their human rights.”
Participants in the consultative meetings also expressed concern over the continuing insecurity across the country and said that UNAMA should reflect security issues affecting the people of Afghanistan more seriously in its quarterly reports.
