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Uniformed personnel serving in the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) were today honored for their distinguished service. The 17 uniformed personnel…

KANDAHAR - To help students know more about the work of the UN in Afghanistan, more than 100 students and their teachers participated in a UNAMA-backed event in the southern city Kandahar. “I learned a lot about the UN,” said…

JALALABAD - Relying on democratic processes in Afghan society is of critical importance, said panellists at a UNAMA-backed TV roundtable in Jalalabad, the provincial capital of eastern Nangarhar province. “Democracy is…

HERAT - Tackling the problem of child marriage in Afghanistan requires awareness-raising campaigns, particularly in remote communities, according to panelists at a UNAMA-supported debate in western Herat city. Mahboobeh…

The event is supported by the United Nations system in the country. This year’s theme is "The Road to 2030: eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable consumption and production", highlighting the leading role of young people…

MAZAR-E-SHARIF – A declaration aimed at bringing about peace and stability in Afghanistan was agreed to by young professionals from five northern provinces during a youth conference in Mazar-e-Sharif. Around 50 people…

NIMROZ - Good governance plays a vital role in promoting development and democracy heard participants at a UNAMA-backed workshop in Zaranj, the provincial capital of southwestern Nimroz province. Mohammad Qasim Khadri, the…

World Hepatitis Day is celebrated every year on 28 July, this year under the theme "Elimination". The date is an opportunity to intensify national and international efforts against hepatitis and urge partners and member…

JALALABAD - The crucial role played by young Afghans in peace building was highlighted at a UNAMA-backed TV roundtable in Jalalabad, the provincial capital of eastern Nangarhar province. Lutfullah Qarizada, a civil society…

“All stakeholders should demonstrate political will and good faith. The population of the country is watching you and counts on you because it is the first victim of this situation.” “We are convinced that with political will…