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Kabul summit promotes women’s involvement in technology

KABUL - The First Lady of Afghanistan, Rula Ghani, welcomed around 300 professional women to a summit in Kabul today aimed both at celebrating women’s role in the technology sector and encouraging more women into the field.

17 Dec 2015

Women’s participation in Afghan politics focus of UNAMA-supported event

DAIKUNDI - The promotion of women’s participation in Afghan politics was the focus of a UNAMA-supported panel discussion held in western Daikundi province.

16 Dec 2015

UN official reports progress in overall relief assistance

NEW YORK - Amid rising levels of violence in Afghanistan that has now spread across a large part of the country, a top UN envoy reported progress in the ability to provide relief aid to those in need as all parties to the conflict have shown an increased respect for humanitarian

16 Dec 2015

International support to Afghan’s anti-drug efforts focus of high-level Vienna talks

VIENNA - A high-level meeting in Vienna considered international community support to Afghan-led efforts to address drug production and trafficking through a balanced and integrated approach, including regional initiatives.

15 Dec 2015

Eliminating violence against women focus of UNAMA-supported radio events

KUNDUZ - Radio discussions centred on the elimination of violence against women reached audiences in north-eastern Kunduz and Baghlan provinces as part of a UNAMA-supported ’16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence’ campaign.

14 Dec 2015

The UN will continue to support Afghanistan, says head of Political Affairs

KABUL - As Afghans face several challenges, especially in the economy and in security, the United Nations will continue to support the Government and people of Afghanistan, said the UN’s top Political Affairs envoy in a trip to Kabul today.

13 Dec 2015

UNAMA joins Afghanistan Human Rights Film Festival

KABUL - The 2015 Afghanistan Human Rights Film Festival (AHRF) concluded today on World Human Rights Day with films by international and Afghan filmmakers being shown to audiences in UNAMA venues.

10 Dec 2015

Higher education critical for young Afghan women, say community leaders

KANDAHAR - Community leaders at a UN-backed event in the southern Kandahar province encouraged more than 500 girls to prioritize higher education and take a more active role in Afghan society.

09 Dec 2015

Access to legal services in Balkh improving with UN backing

MAZAR-E-SHARIF - Recent initiatives, supported by the United Nations in the northern Balkh province, have led to improved access to legal aid for Afghan citizens, said community leaders at a workshop in Mazar.

07 Dec 2015

Schools and health clinics reopening in Nangarhar with UN support

JALALABAD - Community leaders at a UNAMA-backed event in the eastern province of Nangarhar gathered to plan the reopening of more than one dozen schools and health clinics for women and girls in the region.

03 Dec 2015

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