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PUL-E KHUMRI - Civil society in Afghanistan’s northeast is forming stronger partnerships with local media to generate public discussion and advocacy around issues of crucial importance to local communities. In 2017, the…

KABUL - As she begins to read her poem, Fatema’s voice is faint and unsure of itself. She has been writing poetry only for the last six months because, as she explains, she wants to get in touch with her inner feelings. What…

KABUL - The Government of Afghanistan, the international community and representatives from Afghanistan’s civil society and private sector met today to discuss progress and achievements in Afghanistan’s reform agenda, and to…

KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is pleased to announce the signing, along with the Afghan Independent Election Commission and the Electoral Complaints Commission, of the Project Document to support…

KABUL - The Government of Afghanistan, the international community and representatives from Afghanistan’s civil society and the private sector will meet tomorrow at the 2017 Senior Officials Meeting to discuss progress and…

Tadamichi Yamamoto is the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and the Head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). --- A push for peace that puts Afghans first By Tadamichi…

KUNDUZ - To promote good governance in the northeastern region, a young man from Baghlan has made it his mission to engage and enlist other young Afghans to participate in public life, fight corruption and foster peace…

KABUL - Women from across Kabul province convened at a UN-backed event to engage with provincial authorities on expanding greater opportunities for women's participating in public decision making processes. Organized by Kabul…

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tadamichi Yamamoto, today briefed the Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan. Yamamoto highlighted key developments on peace, security…

KABUL - The UN Security Council has scheduled the next briefing to discuss the UN Secretary-General António Guterres' latest report on the situation in Afghanistan. The report is available here The meeting, scheduled to…

JALALABAD - In Afghanistan’s eastern region, elders are central to resolving local conflicts. Participants of a TV debate reiterated the vital role played by community leaders in efforts to bring stability to the region. The…

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 by the…