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Kunduz youth and peace spotlighted in UN-backed radio programme

KUNDUZ - The advocacy role of young Afghans in working with government to fight corruption, promote women’s equality and bring about sustainable peace was the focus of a UN-backed radio programme in the northern province of Kunduz this week.

03 Jul 2017

Women’s role in conflict resolution the focus of new radio programme in Afghanistan’s east

MEHTARLAM - In a UN-backed radio programme on women and peace, government officials and civil society representatives underlined the need for women in Afghanistan’s eastern region to play an increasingly important role in resolving community conflict.

29 Jun 2017

Ways to improve Afghan women’s access to justice debated in UN-backed TV broadcast

HERAT - Improving the ability of women victims of violence to seek formal recourse to justice was at the centre of a lively UN-backed TV debate in the western province of Herat.

27 Jun 2017

Bamyan leaders strategize on women’s economic and political empowerment

BAMYAN - Empowerment of Afghan women and their increased participation in the country’s economic and political development was at the centre of a lively UN-backed radio discussion in central Bamyan province.

22 Jun 2017

Terrorist attacks in Afghanistan a ‘clarifying moment’ for all to seek stability and unity — UN envoy

NEW YORK - The deadly truck bomb attack of 31 May in Kabul and the cycle of violence that ensued should serve as a “clarifying moment” for vital decisions to be taken to shore up Afghanistan’s stability or for the country to possibly face far worse, said the UN Secretary-General’

21 Jun 2017

Samangan leaders discuss development initiatives at UN-backed symposium

AYBAK - Stronger bonds must be forged between government offices and the private sector to see sustained economic growth, said panellists at a UN-backed symposium held in the capital of the northern province of Samangan last week.

18 Jun 2017

In Kabul, United Nations chief calls for peace and compassion

KABUL - Expressing solidarity with Afghan people, in the wake of recent violence in the country, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today underscored the Organization's full commitment to work with the Government and people of the country to build a sustainable and

14 Jun 2017

Afghan youth’s role in peace spotlighted in UN-backed radio debate in Kunduz

KUNDUZ - The advocacy role of young Afghans in working with government to fight corruption, promote women’s equality and bring about sustainable peace was the focus of a radio debate in the northern province of Kunduz this week.

13 Jun 2017

UN supports women’s economic empowerment initiative in Afghanistan’s west

HERAT - Promoting women’s access to government services and hiring more women into civil service positions were among the topics discussed in a UN-backed event set up to focus on empowering thousands of women in remote areas of Afghanistan’s western province of Herat.

08 Jun 2017

Afghan youth form social activism group in country's southeast

GARDEZ - The advocacy role of young Afghans in working with government and local communities was the focus of an televised, UN-backed debate in the Khairkot district of the south-eastern province of Paktika.

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