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Good governance key to community development, say Daikundi leaders at UN event

NILI - The role of civil society in promoting good governance, fostering economic development and preventing conflict was emphasized by participants at a UN-backed event in the capital of the central-highlands province of Daikundi.

12 Dec 2017

Speaking out against violent extremism, Afghans strive to create a new peace dialogue

MAZAR-I-SHARIF - Distressed by violence sweeping parts of northern Afghanistan, Dr Najib Paikan mounted the stairs of his mosque one recent day, and stepped up to the pulpit to provide his personal view of what is needed to “win the peace.” He called on his friends and colleagues

06 Dec 2017

SRSG Yamamoto op-ed in The Diplomat on gender-based violence in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, a struggle to leave no woman or child behind

By Tadamichi Yamamoto

04 Dec 2017

Political cooperation essential for peace, say community leaders in Afghanistan’s north

SHEBERGHAN - It is imperative for Afghanistan’s political groups to find common ground and work together for Afghanistan’s future, said participants gathered at a UN-backed symposium set up to discuss ways to harmonize community-level peace efforts.

02 Dec 2017

New radio series highlights importance of eliminating violence against women

KUNDUZ - As part of the UN’s annual 16 days of activities aimed at raising awareness about ending violence against women, radio stations in Afghanistan’s north-eastern provinces have launched a series of programmes underscoring that a life free from all forms of violence is the r

29 Nov 2017

Kandahar theatre performances promote rights of children in armed conflict

KANDAHAR - The critical importance of protecting the rights and well-being of children in armed conflict was brought to life during two UN-backed theatre performances by the Kandahar Theatre and Film Group in the Afghanistan’s southern region last week.

28 Nov 2017

Afghan women reporters, seizing on global trends, empower voices against abuse and violence

MAZAR-I-SHARIF - In a year when the #metoo hashtag has inspired women across the globe to tell their personal tales of harassment and unwanted sexual advances in the workplace, one team of local female TV reporters in northern Afghanistan is promising to “leave no sister

25 Nov 2017

SG appoints Pernille Kardel as acting Special Coordinator for Lebanon

NEW YORK - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Pernille Dahler Kardel of Denmark as Acting United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon (UNSCOL).

22 Nov 2017

Women in Afghanistan’s north call for full participation in upcoming elections

MAZAR-E-SHARIF - Women’s full participation in elections is essential to ensure an inclusive and credible electoral process, said participants at a UN-backed event in the northern province of Balkh.

21 Nov 2017

Maydan Wardak journalists call independent media critical for Afghanistan’s future

MAIDAN SHAHR - Participants at a UN-backed event in the central province of Maydan Wardak stressed the importance of a free and independent press to social and economic development, and called for the protection of journalists across Afghanistan.

16 Nov 2017

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