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Afghan talents perform at UN Day concert

A concert held in Kabul, broadcast on Afghan television and carried on satellite around the world, showcased some of the country’s top singers and highlighted the United Nations’ work in support of the people of Afghanistan.

02 Jun 2014

Roses replace poppies in Nangarhar

NANGARHAR - As in many other parts of the world, roses are symbols of love in Afghanistan. In Afghan literature, poets use roses as metaphors for the beauty of their beloveds. In daily life here, roses are given to dear ones as expressions of love, respect and humility.

02 Jun 2014

Young Afghan activist wins UNDP peace award

KABUL - Hasina Jalal is one of two Afghans to win the 2014 N-Peace Award prize, administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to recognize the leadership role of women and peace advocates from six conflict-affected countries in Asia.

02 Jun 2014

Midwife project transforming Afghan maternal healthcare

Tahera Hussaini is a midwife in the Hesar Robat village of Miramor district of Daikundi, one of Afghanistan’s most remote provinces in the central highlands region.

02 Jun 2014

Campaign to eliminate violence against women

United Nations-backed radio broadcasts, television debates and theatre performances focused on the critical importance of protecting Afghan women and girls from violence.

02 Jun 2014

Information law hailed as press freedom milestone

A protracted struggle for media freedoms has culminated in Afghanistan’s President ratifying the Access to Information law, which some have hailed as a new era of press freedoms.

02 Jun 2014

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