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Advancing women’s access to justice in Afghanistan the focus of national conference

KABUL - Advocacy and action are urgently needed to protect women and to improve their access to justice, stressed Afghan civil society and government leaders gathered today at a UN-backed conference in Kabul.

17 Jul 2018

Highest recorded civilian deaths from conflict at mid-year point - latest UNAMA update

KABUL - Latest figures released today by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) show continuing record high casualty rates being inflicted on the Afghan civilian population by the warring parties. Covering the period 1 January to 30 June 2018, findings include the kill

15 Jul 2018

Inclusive democratic processes enhance women’s participation say panellists

HERAT - The link between public trust and citizens’ participation in democratic and electoral processes was the focus of a series of television roundtables in the western province of Herat.

10 Jul 2018

Media freedom promotes openness, human rights and a culture of peace

ZABUL - Media freedom and the role the media plays in fostering peace, promoting human rights and accountability was the focus of a recent UN-backed radio series in southern Afghanistan.

01 Jul 2018

Women’s groups advocate for improved participation in public life

KABUL - Determined to improve women's participation in democratic processes, women’s groups in Kabul and Kandahar provinces are leading advocacy efforts and enlisting support from their local communities.

28 Jun 2018

UN envoy Yamamoto at Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan

NEW YORK - The Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tadamichi Yamamoto, today briefed the Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan.

26 Jun 2018

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