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Good governance key to community development, say participants at UN event in Kandahar

KANDAHAR - The pivotal role of good governance in promoting development and strengthening coordination with Kandahar civil society was emphasized by participants at a UNAMA-backed event in southern Kandahar city.

29 Nov 2016

Afghan girl’s struggle for education highlighted in UN-backed theatrical production

HERAT - The story of an Afghan girl who convinces her family to let her complete her schooling, rather than get married, was at the centre of a series of UNAMA-backed theatre performances in the country’s western Herat province.

27 Nov 2016

UNAMA and UN Women mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

KABUL - On today’s launch of “16 Days of Activism,” UN Women and UNAMA call for concerted national and international action by every member of society to help eliminate violence against women.

25 Nov 2016

Afghan youth have key role in supporting women’s rights

KAPISA - Afghan youth can play an essential role in raising awareness of women’s rights and contributing to a positive interpretation of women under Islam, according to participants at a UNAMA-backed forum in central Kapisa province.

24 Nov 2016

UNAMA welcomes appointments to Electoral Commissions

KABUL - The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) welcomes today’s appointments to electoral commissions. This signals a new phase in the rebuilding of trust in the electoral institutions and process.

22 Nov 2016

Kandahar community leaders coordinate on peace initiatives at UN-backed event

KANDAHAR - Local communities must play a critical role in bringing about peace, said participants at a UN-backed event in southern Kandahar province yesterday.

22 Nov 2016

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