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KUNDUZ - Participants at an event in the north-eastern province of Kunduz, say skilful mediation promotes dialogue, brings disputing parties closer together and helps with peaceful and quicker resolution of disputes. During a…

KABUL – More civilians were killed in the Afghan conflict last year than at any time since records have been kept, according to a United Nations report released today by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and…

KABUL- Surrounded by a lovingly-arranged collection of fading cherished personal items --a wrist watch, a compact disc, some drawings, a pen and note paper-- a framed photo of Abdul Latif stares out from behind one of many…

HERAT - The importance of women’s meaningful participation in the national and local peace processes and their active involvement in conflict prevention was at the center of discussions in a day long UN-backed symposium in…

KUNDUZ - In its efforts to support public dialogue among Afghans about reconciliation, peace and human rights, UNAMA works closely with local media partners --not just in the provincial capitals but also at district-level…

JALALABAD - Community leaders, government officials and international partners must work closer together to help protect and support children affected by the conflict, said participants during UN-backed workshops in Nangarhar…

NILI - An increased number of women in the Central Highlands area of Daikundi are taking up positions in public life, working as civil servants and enjoying success in parliamentary elections. These developments are the…

HELMAND - Community leaders from the Nawa and Nadali districts of Helmand province came together to discuss local communities’ role in the broader peace process, part of a series of peace dialogues organized across…

PUL-E-KHUMRI - In an effort to help the youth have their voice heard on peace, UNAMA has worked with local media in Baghlan to help create platforms and encourage dialogue. As in other provinces, majority of population in…

MAHMUD RAQI - Young people in Kapisa are shaping their province and working together regardless of their different backgrounds, say local residents. The role of youth in decision making and their meaningful participation in…

JALALABAD - Thousands of people across the eastern region have learned about gender violence and women’s rights through a series of radio and television awareness programmes supported by the UNAMA in 2018. Using engaging…

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Sima Samar and Mr. Juan Gabriel Valdés to his High-Level Advisory Board on Mediation. Ms. Samar and Mr. Valdés succeed Ms. Michelle Bachelet and…