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UN envoy urges universal ratification of treaty to end use of children in conflict

KABUL - The United Nations envoy for children and armed conflict today called for universal ratification of a treaty protocol that outlaws the use of minors to fight wars and encourages States to set 18 years as the minimum age for recruitment.

14 Feb 2012

Majority of Afghan brick kiln workers are child bonded labourers: ILO-backed survey

KABUL - A majority of workers in Afghanistan’s brick kilns are child bonded labourers under the age of 14, according to a new survey commissioned by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

07 Feb 2012

UN Women to focus on boosting economic empowerment and political roles

KABUL - The head of the United Nations entity mandated to promote gender equality today said that her priority this year is to enhance the economic empowerment and political participation of women and called for the support of the international community and the entire UN system

06 Feb 2012

The humanitarian community launches its 2012 appeal for Afghanistan for US$437 million

KABUL - The Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) in Afghanistan has called for US$437 million for humanitarian preparedness and response in the country. A launch event held today in Kabul was officiated by the Humanitarian Coordinator, Mr.

28 Jan 2012

Bamyan group urges UN support for national action plan on women, peace and security

BAMYAN - A Bamyan advocacy group is calling on the United Nations to support the creation of an action plan in Afghanistan to implement Security Council Resolution 1325 which draws attention to the inordinate impact of war on women and urges their full participation in conflict m

24 Jan 2012

As demands for justice grow, UN must usher in new era of respect for the law – Ban

NEW YORK - The United Nations must respond as the demands for justice around the world grow, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, calling for ushering in a new era of respect for the rule of law.

20 Jan 2012

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