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UN envoy Yamamoto briefs Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan

Geneva Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan - 27-28 November 2018

UN envoy Yamamoto maintains close dialogue on key issues with Afghans across the country.

Secretary-General Guterres met with Afghans displaced by conflict during his summer 2017 visit to Kabul

SG Guterres met with Afghans displaced by conflict during his summer 2017 visit to Kabul.

UNAMA committed to supporting Afghan-owned elections process

UN conducts extensive development and humanitarian work in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan’s Minister to the US signs the Charter of the United Nations on 19 November 1946.

UN supports media freedoms and the fight against impunity.

UN Security Council visits Afghanistan in January 2018

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Press releases

HERAT - The importance of women’s meaningful participation in the national and local peace processes and their active involvement in conflict prevention was at the center of discussions in a day long UN-backed symposium in Herat.

19 Feb 2019

Radio remains key channel for rural communities in northeast Afghanistan to be part of conversations about human rights and peace

KUNDUZ - In its efforts to support public dialogue among Afghans about reconciliation, peace and human rights, UNAMA works closely with local media partners --not just in the provincial capitals but also at district-level.

15 Feb 2019

Protection of children affected by the conflict - focus of workshops in eastern Afghanistan

JALALABAD - Community leaders, government officials and international partners must work closer together to help protect and supp

14 Feb 2019

Press briefing by DSRSG Toby Lanzer in Kabul

KABUL - The following is a transcript of a press briefing on 13 February 2019 in Kabul.

PRESS BRIEFING TRANSCRIPT

The Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan (Development)

14 Feb 2019

Increased role for women in Daikundi in public life and decision making

NILI - An increased number of women in the Central Highlands area of Daikundi are taking up positions in public life, working as civil servants and enjoying success in parliamentary elections.

07 Feb 2019