Informes

TALKING POINTS Information about new Afghan Parliament At last week's press briefing I mentioned that we would be seeking to provide you in the near future with fuller information on the new Afghan Parliament. Since February this year, and as you…

From Kabul to NY, A Story of Resolve Her story is a shining testimony to how one's fortunes can be reversed once the inner strength has been mustered through inspiration and dedication, how depression and despair can be turned to…

TALKING POINTS International Day of Tolerance This week, on November 16th, the international community is marking International Day of Tolerance, with activities directed towards educational establishments and the wider public. The purpose in marking this day is to focus attention on the…

GA/SHC/3837 Sixtieth General Assembly Third Committe 36th & 37th Meetings (AM & PM) As Committee Begins Debate on Refugee Issues, Human Rights Texts Introduced, Discussion on Racism Concluded The rise of intolerance in today's world and the inability of different people to live…

An insatiable appetite for education NABDP: Whilst much of the country labours slowly towards educational achievement, there are some encouraging strides being made in Herat. Narwin-e Sufla High School in the Enjil district is reversing the predominant statistic in Afghanistan…

SC/8538 Security Council 5294th Meeting (AM & PM) Presidential Statement Follows Day-Long Debate; Council Told Women Still Not Adequately Represented at Negotiating or Cabinet Table The Security Council today, recognizing women’s constant underrepresentation in formal peace processes and deeply concerned…

GA/SPD/329 Sixtieth General Assembly Fourth Committee 18th Meeting (AM) Special Political Committee Completes Debate on Removal Action; Delegates Stress Continuing Problems after Long-Ago Conflicts The presence of landmines was an obstacle to economic development, humanitarian aid operations and refugee return, said the representative…

GA/SPD/328 Sixtieth General Assembly Fourth Committee 17th Meeting (AM) Mines and explosive remnants of war impeded sustainable peace, as well as the long-term development of affected societies, Jane Lute, Assistant-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, said in the Fourth Committee (Special Political and…

TALKING POINTS United Nations Day Today is United Nations Day. It marks the 60th anniversary of the United Nations. In a message for the occasion, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan has called for better efforts to deal with hunger, disease and environmental…

TALKING POINTS Statement attributable to the spokesperson of the SRSG for Afghanistan Jean Arnault on Kandahar attacks The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan expresses its shock and strongly condemns yesterday's attack that resulted in the killing of five Afghan aid…