News Stories

Preserving hard-fought women’s rights a must, say Bamyan civic leaders

BAMYAN - The gains made in advancing and protecting the rights of women in Afghanistan must be preserved at all costs, said panellists during a UNAMA-backed forum in the central province of Bamyan.

16 May 2019

Herat TV programme spotlights importance of improving justice for Afghan women

HERAT - Mediation cannot replace the protections provided by the laws of Afghanistan, said Herat panellists in a UN-backed televised discussion focused on improving Afghan women’s access to the country’s formal justice system.

14 May 2019

Students use theatre performance to highlight dangers of conflict to kids

TASHQORGHAN – The dangers of violent extremism and the impact of conflict on children were spotlighted in a theatre performance by students in the northern city of Tashqorghan.

09 May 2019

Joint International Community statement on World Press Freedom Day

KABUL - 3 May is World Press Freedom Day. This is the day when we celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, defend the media and pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

01 May 2019

Parties to the conflict must abide by international humanitarian and human rights laws on protection of civilians, say Kandahar panelists

KANDAHAR - The protection of civilians is the obligation of all parties to the conflict, stressed panelists at a UN-backed televised disc

29 Apr 2019

World Press Freedom Day 2019 - Defend Journalism

KABUL - In the run up to World Press Freedom Day 2019, the UN in Afghanistan underscores the critical role performed by a free press.

28 Apr 2019

UN-backed local peace initiative ends longstanding dispute in Nangarhar

JALALABAD - A longstanding dispute over water resources between two tribes in the eastern province of Nangarhar has been resolved through mediation and community engagement.

23 Apr 2019

UN supported human rights seminars at Kunduz University

KUNDUZ - Kunduz University students have an opportunity this year to learn more about human rights as a result of a cooperation between UNAMA and the university.

18 Apr 2019

Community members in Kandahar look to expand use of social media for positive change

KANDAHAR - Activists in Kandahar are turning to social media to better coordinate and strengthen efforts to promote women’s rights.

16 Apr 2019

Panelists discuss women’s safety and equal opportunities in the workplace

HERAT – Providing a safe working environment is essential to women’s personal development and participation in public life, stressed participants during a UN-backed TV discussion in the western province of Herat.

09 Apr 2019