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JALALABAD - The top United Nations official for humanitarian affairs in Afghanistan, Toby Lanzer, visited the country’s eastern province of Nangarhar this week to meet first-hand with Afghans returning from Pakistan and with…

HELMAND - In a televised debate in Helmand, panelists agreed that if young people are not given the means to participate in society they are at risk of being recruited by anti-government elements. Baryali Helmand, a lecturer…

BAGHLAN - Run completely by women, Radio Sana is the only radio station in the Northern City of Pul-e-khumri, Afghanistan. While the station has a particular focus on women, and caters to a largely female audience, they try…

KUNDUZ – This month UNAMA supported radio panel discussions held in northeastern Kunduz and Takhar provinces on the role of the private sector in strengthening governance. The radio programmes aimed to discuss practical ways…

HERAT – As part of a series of events broadcast on local radio, UNAMA in Herat organized a panel of human rights experts recently to discuss the protection of civilians in conflict. The discussion was broadcast on Ariana…

KUNAR - A UN-backed roundtable discussion in Asadabad, Kunar Province was recently held, where the importance of good governance and public involvement in provincial council activities was discussed. The speakers focused on…

NEW YORK - The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan until 17 March 2018. The Mission’s renewed mandate supports Afghanistan’s full…

BAMYAN - Over 30 members of the Provincial Council, Provincial Government and Civil Society shared ideas and discussed how partnerships can lead to good governance at an event held by UNAMA in Bamyan. The Deputy Governor of…

GARDEZ - Representatives of six political parties from across Paktya Province have come together in a UNAMA-facilitated meeting to openly and frankly discuss their role in elections, as well as peace and reconciliation…

MAZAR - Schoolteachers and local activists from Mazar have held a workshop to find ways to prevent the recruitment of children by armed groups, and encourage awareness of the dangers of landmines. Thousands of children in…

KABUL - Afghanistan celebrated International Women’s Day on 8 March with events held across the nation focused on empowering women and girls in all areas of Afghan life. Speakers highlighted the challenges faced by Afghan…

NEW YORK - The latest quarterly report by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the situation in Afghanistan and the activities of the United Nations in the country is now available. Read the full report here. The UN…