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Young Afghans speak out for peace, volunteerism in context of Covid-19 pandemic

BADAKHSHAN - Young people in Afghanistan have the power to build a culture of peace while preventing and resolving local disputes, even in the context of the COVID-19 crisis, said participants in a UN-backed radio discussion broadcast in Faizabad, the capital of the north-easte

14 Jun 2020

Building social cohesion crucial during Covid-19 crisis in Afghanistan

KABUL - In the context of Afghanistan’s long-running conflict, building social cohesion and cultivating a sense of solidarity are essential for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, said community leaders in a series of UNAMA-backed radio programmes

08 Jun 2020

Accurate information empowers communities in Afghanistan’s fight against Covid-19

KABUL - Access to accurate information helps reduce anxiety and serves to empower Afghanistan’s communities in the fight against COVID-19, said participants in a recent series of UNAMA-backed radio programmes b

18 May 2020

Calls for solidarity amid concerns of rising domestic violence during Covid-19

KABUL - Solidarity and compassion are crucial for families affected by domestic violence during COVID-19 pandemic, said participants in a recent series of UNAMA-backed radio programmes broadcast across Afghanis

13 May 2020

Voices from Afghanistan heard in biggest-ever global conversation on world’s future

KABUL - A world free from violence and discrimination, and where all people have quality access to education, must be the shared goal of everyone to make the planet a better place, said participants in recent discussions held across Afghanistan for the global UN75 initiative.

13 Apr 2020

SRSG Yamamoto op-ed: The time has come to close the gender gap in Afghanistan

KABUL - Gender inequality is the injustice of our age and one of the biggest human rights challenges we face. But gender equality offers solutions to some of the most intractable problems in Afghanistan.

07 Mar 2020

Community leaders in Afghanistan’s southeast strategize on human rights

GHAZNI - The important role of community leaders in promoting and protecting human rights was the focus of a UN-backed event in Afghanistan’s southeast province of Ghazni.

05 Feb 2020

Youth in Afghanistan’s northeast call for inclusion in peace efforts, decision-making

KUNDUZ - The crucial role that youth can play in promoting peace, security and stability in Afghanistan was reinforced at UN-backed events in the northeast through 2019, enabling hundreds of young people to make their voices heard on some of the country’s most pressing issues.

03 Feb 2020

Women’s essential role in peace efforts spotlighted in southeastern events

KHOST - The crucial importance of Afghan women’s meaningful participation in peace efforts, locally and nationally, was the focus of two UN-backed events in the southeast capital of Khost province.

30 Jan 2020

Khost leaders advocate for the rights of children in armed conflict

KHOST - The abuse and recruitment of children in the Afghanistan remains a reality that must be challenged, said participants at a UN-backed event in the southeast province of Khost.

26 Jan 2020