3 October 2010 - A kite flying competition was organized in Laghman province in Afghanistan’s east, on the occasion of the International Day of Peace.

UNAMA provided more than 100 Peace Day kites to members of the local youth federation and to children of the province’s Juvenile Reform Centre (JRC).

“Many youth in Mihtarlam city (capital of Laghman province) climbed to the hill and participated in this competition for peace,” said Shujauddin, Manager of the Youth Information and Contact Centre (YICC) in Laghman.

“These kites give us the feeling that we are part of these ongoing peace events, and that we are not forgotten on this important occasion, “said Erfanullah, 16, an inmate in the JRC.

The Juvenile Reform Centre in Laghman province is administered by the Ministry of Justice.

“The JRC in Laghman lacks basic facilities that are mandatory for ensuring the respect for human rights for persons temporarily deprived of their freedom. UNAMA is continuously advocating with relevant stakeholders on these issues,” said Enayatullah Zia, a Human Rights Assistant at UNAMA.