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International Women’s Day 2019 “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change”

KABUL - The United Nations in Afghanistan marks International Women’s Day, which is being observed globally under the theme “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change,” putting innovation at the centre of efforts to build solutions that work for women and girls and achieve ge

08 Mar 2019

UN Secretary-General's latest report on Afghanistan to the Security Council

NEW YORK - The latest quarterly report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the situation in Afghanistan and the activities of the United Nations in the country is now available.

06 Mar 2019

New radio series discusses women’s participation in public life ahead of International Women’s Day

KUNDUZ - Empowering women to participate in public life and policy-making contributes to addressing inequalities and promotes diversity and inclusion, say panelists at UN-backed radio programmes in the country’s northeast.

06 Mar 2019

Bamyan young leaders discuss their involvement in democracy and peace efforts

BAMYAN – Young men and women must be a central part of peace process in Afghanistan, said participants at a peace dialogue organized in Bamyan.

03 Mar 2019

Respect for law and human rights in mediation of civil cases at heart of discussion in Kunduz

KUNDUZ - Participants at an event in the north-eastern province of Kunduz, say skilful mediation promotes dialogue, brings disputing parties closer together and helps with peaceful and quicker resolution of disputes.

26 Feb 2019

Civilian deaths from Afghan conflict in 2018 at highest recorded level – UN report

KABUL – More civilians were killed in the Afghan conflict last year than at any time since records have been kept, according to a United Nations report released today by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the UN Human Rights Office.

24 Feb 2019

Moving Exhibition Opens in Kabul - Places victims centre stage of peace efforts

KABUL- Surrounded by a lovingly-arranged collection of fading cherished personal items --a wrist watch, a compact disc, some drawings, a pen and note paper-- a framed photo of Abdul Latif stares out from behind one of many vitrines lined up along the exhibition wall.

22 Feb 2019

Meaningful participation of Afghan women in peace the focus of UN-backed event in Herat

HERAT - The importance of women’s meaningful participation in the national and local peace processes and their active involvement in conflict prevention was at the center of discussions in a day long UN-backed symposium in Herat.

19 Feb 2019

Radio remains key channel for rural communities in northeast Afghanistan to be part of conversations about human rights and peace

KUNDUZ - In its efforts to support public dialogue among Afghans about reconciliation, peace and human rights, UNAMA works closely with local media partners --not just in the provincial capitals but also at district-level.

15 Feb 2019

Protection of children affected by the conflict - focus of workshops in eastern Afghanistan

JALALABAD - Community leaders, government officials and international partners must work closer together to help protect and supp

14 Feb 2019

Press briefing by DSRSG Toby Lanzer in Kabul

KABUL - The following is a transcript of a press briefing on 13 February 2019 in Kabul.

PRESS BRIEFING TRANSCRIPT

The Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan (Development)

14 Feb 2019

Increased role for women in Daikundi in public life and decision making

NILI - An increased number of women in the Central Highlands area of Daikundi are taking up positions in public life, working as civil servants and enjoying success in parliamentary elections.

07 Feb 2019