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UN-backed stage drama seeks to raise awareness against underage marriage

NANGARHAR - A United Nations-supported stage drama show that seeks to raise awareness against underage marriage attracted hundreds of Afghan men, women and elderly in the country’s eastern Laghman province last week.

20 May 2012

Maternal deaths continue to decline but more progress needed – UN report

KABUL - The number of women dying of pregnancy and childbirth related complications has almost halved in 20 years, according to new estimates released today by the United Nations, which stressed that greater progress is still needed in significantly reducing maternal deaths.

17 May 2012

“KABUL, I LOVE YOU” Film Project Premieres in Afghanistan

KABUL - The United Nations-supported film project “Kabul, I love you” premiered today at the French Institute in Kabul at an event that included the UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Michael Keating; the Acting Minister of Information and Culture, Timur Sh

17 May 2012

Debating Presidential Elections

KABUL - Concerns over the credibility of the electoral process and transfer of power in the presidential elections of 2014 brought together the two largest political opposition of Afghanistan.

14 May 2012

Afghanistan To Be Mine-Impact Free in 10 Years

KABUL - After decades of sustained clearance efforts, Afghanistan is within 10 years of becoming free from the impact of mines.

12 May 2012

RADIO: Top UN humanitarian official assessing situation in Afghanistan on first visit

KABUL - Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Valerie Amos, is calling on donor states to continue supporting the people of Afghanistan affected by the conflict and natural disasters.

10 May 2012

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