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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…

KABUL - People all around the globe today mark UN Day. Here in Afghanistan the UN family recommits itself to upholding the noble values of the Organization in support of peace, protecting the dignity and rights of all Afghans…

JALALABAD - The importance of eliminating of all kinds of violence against girls and women, as well as the promotion of gender equality was discussed at a UN-backed radio programme in Jalalabad, capital of Nangarhar province…

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s attacks at mosques in Kabul city and in Ghor Province during Friday prayers. The Secretary-General extends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and…

KUNDUZ - To generate new momentum around reducing conflict in Afghanistan’s restive northeast region, civil society members from four provinces gathered at a UN-backed symposium to establish a regional network for non…