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Latest report of the Secretary-General to the Security Council – 13 September 2012

NEWYORK - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, in his latest report to the Security Council on Afghanistan, has noted that improvements in the security situation had been registered against the record high incident levels of 2011.

15 Sep 2012

Afghan development needs must be focus of global assistance efforts – UN official

NEWYORK - A top United Nations humanitarian official today stressed the need to keep global attention focused on Afghan human development needs, as part of the wider international engagement with and support for the country.

15 Sep 2012

UNAMA deplores defamation of religion but reiterates nothing can justify violence

KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) deplores the disrespectful, insulting and inflammatory material posted on the internet that seeks to denigrate the religious beliefs of Muslims and to incite violence and hate.

13 Sep 2012

UNESCO-restored Bamyan shrine inaugurated

BAMYAN - An age-old shrine in Bamyan centre that dates back to the Ghorid period has been inaugurated following its restoration by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) with funding support from the Swiss Development Corporation.

10 Sep 2012

Documentary series to shed light on achievements and challenges in Afghanistan

KABUL - A new documentary series produced by United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) aims to portray the overlooked contributions and fragile gains made in Afghanistan over the past ten years of international presence.

10 Sep 2012

Helmand officials travel to Kabul to get their calls for development aid heard

KABUL - Government officials from restive Helmand province in southern Afghanistan travelled all the way to the capital, Kabul, earlier this week to get their calls for more investment for development of the province heard.

06 Sep 2012

Youth urged to contribute to national development, human rights

KABUL - Hundreds of youth participated at a conference earlier this week in southeastern Paktya province, organized by UNAMA with the aim of encouraging them to contribute to Afghanistan’s development and promotion of peace and human rights.

06 Sep 2012

Nationwide campaign to raise awareness against violence against women launched

KABUL - A nationwide awareness raising campaign on “Police Taking Action to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls in Afghanistan” kicked off yesterday with the aim to support and improve capacity of the police officers, who would subsequently ensure rights of the victims.

05 Sep 2012

UNAMA photo exhibition in Kabul showcases the resilience of Afghan life

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has unveiled a 25-image rotating photo exhibition in the grounds of Bagh-e-Babur Garden in Kabul to showcase aspects of Afghan life.

04 Sep 2012

UN’s Afghanistan humanitarian chief seeks international support to meet growing challenges

Despite strong international engagement in Afghanistan over the past decade, humanitarian actors working in the country fear that the global focus may be gradually shifting away.

03 Sep 2012

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