KUNDUZ - Addressing residents of Baghlan and Takhar in televised roundtable debates, religious scholars emphasized the critical importance of institutionalizing the principles of peace at all levels of society, from the…
Nili - A strong partnership between provincial councils, government and civil society is a critical necessity for good governance, says Deputy Governor of Daikundi Province, Mr Habibullah Radmanish. Speaking at a UN-backed…
KABUL - The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tadamichi Yamamoto, today held an introductory meeting in Kabul with Gulbuddin Hekmatyar. The meeting took place as part of the United Nations support to…
KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is deeply concerned by the continued increase in conflict-related child deaths in 2017 and urges parties to the conflict to take immediate measures to reduce harm. “I…
KABUL - Afghan women from the across the country gathered today to discuss their experiences, vision and contribution to peace in the country at the Fourth Kabul Symposium “Afghan Women; Messengers of Peace” hosted by…
HERAT - Strategies to address the link between economic development and security were discussed by panellists at a UN-backed debate in the western province of Herat last week. The debate, which was the third in a series of…
KANDAHAR - In the southern region of Afghanistan, the UN is working on a new initiative to leverage the power of local radio and television to build support for peace. In an event this week, the regional office of the UN…
KUNDUZ - Promoting women’s access to government services and hiring more women into civil service positions were among the topics for a new outreach initiative targeting thousands of marginalized women in remote areas of two…
KABUL - Afghanistan is making progress in fighting corruption in the face of many challenges, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan said at an anti-corruption conference co-hosted by the Afghan…
KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) welcomes the visit this week of a team of experts to conduct a Security Council-requested strategic review of the Mission and its work. “This is an excellent…
HERAT - Improving provincial government requires hiring more women, community leaders stressed at a UN-backed event in Herat this week. The event, supported by the Herat regional office of the UN Assistance Mission in…
KABUL - Afghanistan’s media professionals, who continue to work against immense challenges, are to be commended for their courage and determination, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan said at a…
