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UNHCR donates computers and other assistance to female students in Paktya

GARDEZ - Based on a request from the Paktya University Chancellor, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) office in the Southeast Region donated electronic equipment and furniture valued at US$ 15,000 for female students at a local university.

22 Nov 2011

Innovative agriculture key to meeting future demand for water and energy – UN

NEW YORK - Innovative agricultural approaches will be crucial to respond to increasing competition for water and energy resources, said the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), calling for more integrated planning and policies that protect small farmers and pro

17 Nov 2011

Economic and social disparities post threat to children's rights - Ban

NEW YORK - Increasing economic and social disparities pose a threat to children’s rights, Secretary-General Bank Ki-moon said today, stressing that much more needs to be done to safeguard millions of young people around the world.

17 Nov 2011

UN humanitarian chief stresses obligation to protect civilians in conflict

NEW YORK - Civilians are bearing the brunt of conflict in several countries, the United Nations top humanitarian official said today, reminding parties to such disputes of the their obligation under international humanitarian law to respect non-combatants and to protect them from

16 Nov 2011

UN honours two activists for their work promoting tolerance and non-violence

NEW YORK - An Afghan women’s rights campaigner and a Palestinian peace activist are the winners of a United Nations award recognizing their outstanding contributions to the promotion of tolerance and non-violence, the UN announced today.

16 Nov 2011

UNHCR chief stresses agency’s ‘non-political mandate’ during surprise visit to Afghanistan

KABUL - The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) chief today reiterated that the agency’s work in Afghanistan is purely humanitarian in a visit meant to honour staff killed in last week’s attack in the southern city of Kandahar.

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