Khost lawmakers have failed to deliver
KHOST - Tribal elders and civil society activists said yesterday that lawmakers representing Khost province in parliament have failed to come up to the expectations of their electorate. The criticism was echoed at a gathering…
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UN’s Afghanistan humanitarian chief seeks international support to meet growing challenges
Despite strong international engagement in Afghanistan over the past decade, humanitarian actors working in the country fear that the global focus may be gradually shifting away. Please visit the UNAMA photo site to view…
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UNAMA photo exhibition in Kabul showcases the resilience of Afghan life
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has unveiled a 25-image rotating photo exhibition in the grounds of Bagh-e-Babur Garden in Kabul to showcase aspects of Afghan life. Please visit the UNAMA photo…
Local officials call for more investment
BAGHLAN - At a meeting organized today by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in the northeastern province of Kunduz, local government authorities from neighbouring Baghlan province called for more…
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Nationwide campaign to raise awareness against violence against women launched
KABUL - A nationwide awareness raising campaign on “Police Taking Action to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls in Afghanistan” kicked off yesterday with the aim to support and improve capacity of the police officers, who…
Nationwide campaign to raise awareness against violence against women launched
KABUL - A nationwide awareness raising campaign on “Police Taking Action to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls in Afghanistan” kicked off yesterday with the aim to support and improve capacity of the police officers, who…
Peace Week to be observed, 20-25 September
KANDAHAR - The provincial peace committee has decided to commemorate peace week, from 20 to 25 September, in Kandahar by organizing several events, said Haji Atha Mohammad Khan, the head of the Kandahar peace committee, at a…
UN, partners discuss NPPs
KUNDUZ - Government officials in northeastern Kunduz province stressed the importance of close cooperation among various Government departments and international organizations while implementing the National Priority…
Cases of domestic violence against women on the rise
KHOST - Despite some improvements in reducing incidents of violence against women in Khost province, cases of domestic violence affecting women have increased in the province, officials from the Provincial Women’s Affairs…
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Youth urged to contribute to national development, human rights
KABUL - Hundreds of youth participated at a conference earlier this week in southeastern Paktya province, organized by UNAMA with the aim of encouraging them to contribute to Afghanistan’s development and promotion of peace…
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Helmand officials travel to Kabul to get their calls for development aid heard
KABUL - Government officials from restive Helmand province in southern Afghanistan travelled all the way to the capital, Kabul, earlier this week to get their calls for more investment for development of the province heard…
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Documentary series to shed light on achievements and challenges in Afghanistan
KABUL - A new documentary series produced by United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) aims to portray the overlooked contributions and fragile gains made in Afghanistan over the past ten years of international…