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UN General Assembly establishes International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

NEW YORK - The United Nations General Assembly adopted unanimously a resolution this week to create an international observance day to highlight the need for the protection of journalists around the world.

28 Nov 2013

$50 million World Bank grant for poverty reduction and job creation in Afghanistan

KABUL - In a boost to Afghanistan’s economy, which slowed down considerably this year, the World Bank (WB) has approved $50 million in grants for a national project comprising a number of Afghan enterprises that seek to reduce poverty and stimulate job creation through 2018.

27 Nov 2013

Celebrating student activism, Kabul youths highlight need to eliminate violence against women

KABUL - Hundreds of university students gathered in the Afghan capital of Kabul today for a colourful United Nations-backed event held to drive home to young people the importance of eliminating violence against women.

27 Nov 2013

UN-facilitated radio and TV discussions highlight need to eliminate violence against Afghan women

KABUL - In a series of United Nations-facilitated radio and television discussions – to be broadcast in Afghanistan’s provinces over the next 16 days as part of a global campaign against gender-based violence – a range of participants from Afghan society highlighted the negative

25 Nov 2013

On the eve of global campaign, UN calls for greater protection of Afghan women

KABUL - “Progress in ending harmful practices, intimidation and violence against women and girls can enable them to fully and actively participate in the country's political and economic development. This contributes to improvements in the lives of all Afghans.

24 Nov 2013

UN General Assembly resolution pledges continued international support to Afghanistan

NEW YORK - The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution pledging continued international support to Afghanistan as the country undergoes political, security and economic transitions.

21 Nov 2013

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