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Protecting children from recruitment highlighted in UN-backed theatre performance

KANDAHAR - Actors highlighted the serious issue of child recruitment during an open-air theatre performance in southern Kandahar province, raising awareness in the community about children’s rights.

25 Apr 2016

Role of Kunar media essential for democracy and development, say participants at UN-backed event

ASADABAD - The essential role of media in supporting democracy and development was discussed at a UN-backed event in Kunar, an eastern mountainous province facing numerous security challenges in its mostly rural, remote communities.

21 Apr 2016

Women’s crucial role in politics the focus of UN debate in Badakhshan

FAIZABAD - It is critical that Afghan women participate in peace processes, security initiatives and political spheres, said government and community leaders at a televised forum broadcast in Badakhshan, a northeastern mountainous province populated mostly by rural communities.

20 Apr 2016

Afghanistan’s prison health services improving but face challenges, new UN report indicates

KABUL - While progress has been made, more needs to be done to improve healthcare services in Afghanistan’s prisons, according to a new United Nations report, ‘Assessment of Afghanistan Prison Health Services,’ released today.

18 Apr 2016

Access to information about migration issues for Aghans critical, new UN bulletin indicates

KABUL - Taking a close look at the motivations for migration, particularly for internally displaced people and returning refugees, a new edition of the Population Movement Bulletin issued by the UN in Afghanistan focuses on the critical need for Afghans to have current i

14 Apr 2016

Mazar anti-corruption workshop part of national commitment

MAZAR - As part of the ongoing fight against corruption in Afghanistan -- which the National Unity Government has identified as a priority -- members of the judicial and law enforcement community in northern Balkh province gathered for a briefing on the UN Convention that deals w

14 Apr 2016

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