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Religious scholars gather at UN-backed event to discuss civilian casualties

KABUL - To protect civilians during the armed conflict, the support of everyone in Afghan society, especial religious scholars, is crucial, participants said at a UN-backed symposium in Afghanistan’s capital.

20 May 2018

Herat leaders discuss challenges, way forward in women’s rights efforts

HERAT - Government officials at a UN-backed symposium in Herat’s Guzara district gathered with activists, religious scholars and other community leaders to discuss recent efforts in the western province to improve protections for women’s rights.

17 May 2018

Top UN official in Afghanistan meets with Kandahar leaders on elections, peace

KANDAHAR - The top United Nations official in Afghanistan, Tadamichi Yamamoto, visited the country’s southern province of Kandahar this week to meet first-hand with government officials, activists and other community leaders to discuss several key issues, including elections and

10 May 2018

Strategies to improve electoral participation the focus of Daikundi symposium

NILI - The active participation of everyone in political decision-making is essential for the country’s stability and development, observed panellists in a UN-backed symposium in the central highlands province of Daikundi.

08 May 2018

Laghman leaders urge citizens to participate in upcoming elections

MEHTARIAM - Participants in a UN-backed radio programme in Laghman’s capital city urged Afghan citizens to exercise their democratic rights by registering to vote.

06 May 2018

Women journalists in Afghanistan defiant in the face of violence

KUNDUZ - Afghanistan – one of the most dangerous countries to work as a journalist – is in the spotlight this week after an attack in Kabul killed nine Afghan photographers and reporters just days before World Press Freedom Day.

03 May 2018

New book outlines recommendations for peace following nationwide consultations

KABUL - After a nation-wide consultation process among more than 6,000 ordinary Afghans from all over the country, civil society leaders and UN officials gathered at an event in Kabul on Monday to launch a new book that distils Afghan views on peace and development.

01 May 2018

Southeast communities strategize on women’s participation in elections

GARDEZ - Participants at UN-backed events in the southeastern provinces of Paktya and Paktika called on community members to work together to support women’s participation in the upcoming elections.

29 Apr 2018

Political rights, citizen’s participation in development agenda focus of a televised event

JALALABAD – In a televised debate hosted by Sharq Television in the eastern province of Jalalabad, panelists urged citizens to make use of their political rights, participate in national processes, foster peace and support development initiatives.

26 Apr 2018

Surobi women’s Shura to mobilize women to participate in upcoming elections

SUROBI – Members of the women’s Shura in the Surobi district of Kabul are committed to work alongside local authorities and the Independent Election Commission (IEC) to support women’s participation in forthcoming elections.

22 Apr 2018

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