Afghanistan
25 November 2013 – 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 –…
Afghanistan
KABUL, 28 October 2013 – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemns yesterday’s attack in Andar district, in the south-eastern province of Ghazni, in which an improvised explosive device (IED) detonation killed 19 civilians…
Afghanistan
17 October 2013 - Marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has noted that while poverty levels around the world have fallen, that progress has been uneven. “Our impressive achievement…
Afghanistan
When one woman learnt she was entitled to a share of her father’s property, she fought for it, changing her life forever 7 OCTOBER 2013 | KABUL AND JALALABAD, AFGHANISTAN Toorpekai’s thriving new business and boundless self-confidence illustrate…
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Security Council SC/11143 7041st Meeting (AM) Welcoming the progress made towards the complete transfer of lead security responsibility in Afghanistan to the country’s Government, the Security Council today extended its authorization of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) until…
Afghanistan
The particular needs of female prisoners in the south-eastern Afghan city of Gardez are being better-addressed following the United Nations-facilitated completion of a new female wing of the city prison – previously, the prisoners had been…
Afghanistan
'Situation in the country’s eastern region even starker’ 2 October 2013 – The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) registered a 16 per cent rise in the number of Afghan civilians killed or wounded during the…
Afghanistan
Inquiry Should Focus on Torture, Abuse of Women, Procedural Lapses (Kabul, September 26, 2013) – A new Afghan government committee investigating prison conditions should focus on meaningful reforms to end torture and other pervasive abuses, Human Rights…
Afghanistan
SC/11127 Security Council 7035th Meeting (AM) Secretary-General’s Special Representative, in Briefing, Says New Tone in Regional Relations ‘Narrowing the Trust Deficit’ Despite serious challenges ahead of presidential and provincial elections planned for 2014, Afghanistan had significantly advanced its political and…
Afghanistan
Kabul – Tuesday, 17 September 2013 Participants: - United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay - Director of UNAMA’s Human Rights Unit Georgette Gagnon - OHCHR…
