Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan deepen cooperation to combat threats posed by illicit drugs
KABUL - Amid concerns over the rising production and value of Afghan opium, Ministers from Afghanistan, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan met today in Kabul to enhance responses to regional security challenges. “More…
Zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths
KABUL - H.E Dr. Suraya Dalil, A/Minister of Public Health, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan And Dr Ahmed Shadoul, World Health Organization Representative, 3 December 2011 – Observation ceremony of World AIDS Day at the…
For the commemoration of World Diabetes Day
KABUL - Commemorating World Diabetes Day, WHO and the Minister of Public Health (MoPH) of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, stressed the importance of informing Afghans about preventing diabetes symptoms and seeking help…
UN Environment Programme official gains senior Afghan government appointment
KABUL - A long-serving member of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) team in Afghanistan, Mr Abdul Wali Modadiq, has been appointed the Deputy Director-General of Afghanistan's National Environmental Protection…
World population tops 7 Billion
KABUL - The United Nations projects that the world population will reach 7 billion today. This global milestone is both a great opportunity and a great challenge. Dari - Pashto The challenges confronting humanity as the world…
UNODC report: Opium production in Afghanistan shows increase, prices set to rise
KABUL - Opium poppy-crop cultivation in Afghanistan reached 131,000 hectares in 2011, 7 per cent higher than in 2010, due to insecurity and high prices, said the 2011 Afghan Opium Survey released today by the Ministry of…
Bamyan is the first province in Afghanistan to undertake large scale survey
KABUL - The Socio-Demographic & Economic Survey (SDES) in Bamyan Province successfully completed its data collection phase. English - Dari - Pashto Over 500 residents of Bamyan have been employed and trained to become data…
International community reaffirms commitment to Afghan peace process
KABUL - Representatives from the international community met with Afghan Government officials on 27 September and reaffirmed their commitment to the Afghan peace process, following the assassination of Professor Burhanuddin…
UNICEF Afghanistan announces first National Goodwill Ambassador
KABUL - UNICEF in Afghanistan is delighted to announce the country’s first National Goodwill Ambassador, famed cricketer Raees Ahmadzai. A former captain of the successful 2009 and 2010 Afghan National Cricket teams, Mr…
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Ann M. Veneman on July 9 bomb attack in Afghanistan
KABUL - "On 9 July, an explosion in the vicinity of a school south of Kabul reportedly killed at least 25 people, including 15 children. This appalling incident follows other attacks in and around schools in Afghanistan that…
WFP support for hungry Afghans hit by funding shortfalls
KABUL - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is reducing food assistance to millions of Afghans and focusing remaining resources on helping the most vulnerable in areas with the highest levels of food insecurity due…
Arming the Afghan Police with Literacy
KABUL - UNESCO and the Japanese Government agreed on commencing “Literacy for Empowering Afghan Police (LEAP)” programme worth about USD 3 million. The programme aims to provide literacy opportunity to 3,000 Afghan National…