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MAIDAN SHAHR - Participants at a UN-backed event in the central province of Maydan Wardak stressed the importance of a free and independent press to social and economic development, and called for the protection of…

BAZARAK - The participation of women in political processes is essential to achieving peace and countering violent extremism, stressed participants at a UN-backed event in Bazarak, the capital of the central province of…

JALALABAD - To eliminate violence against women, the support and participation of everyone in Afghan society, especially religious scholars, is crucial, participants said at a UN-backed event that was later broadcast by radio…

Central Asia’s road to prosperity runs through a peaceful Afghanistan By Tadamichi Yamamoto KABUL — As much as Central Asia is an actual place with its boundless steppes, rugged, breathtaking mountains, and diverse cultures…

KABUL - Increasing participation of women in elections as both voters and candidates is the major theme in a series of discussions currently taking place across Afghanistan marking ‘Global Open Days’. Hundreds of women and…

KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) today released a special report documenting a sharp increase in attacks against places of worship, religious leaders and worshippers, including attacks against Shi’a…

PUL-E-KHUMRI - Communities are forging ties with provincial government to strengthen peace building, reduce conflicts and promote good governance in the province. At an event facilitated by UNAMA, over 30 participants from…

KABUL – The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists was marked today in Kabul with a call for greater accountability for those who seek to silence free media. Co-organized by the Afghan Journalists…

MAHMOOD RAQI - The Parwan provincial government together with civil society and the private sector have launched a social media campaign to enhance open government and citizens access to information. The month long social…

KANDAHAR – The need for dialogue and shared decision-making between elected officials and communities was a subject of discussion at a recent UN-backed televised debate in Kandahar province. In a lively debate, panelists…

KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) welcomes the holding of the Second National Election Forum and the commitment of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and the Electoral Complaints Commission to…

KABUL - Senior Afghan officials, civil society and the media gathered at a one-day event in Kabul today to help further people’s right to access public information. Organized by the Oversight Commission on Access to…