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JALALABAD - Community leaders, government officials and international partners must work closer together to help protect and support children affected by the conflict, said participants during UN-backed workshops in Nangarhar…

NILI - An increased number of women in the Central Highlands area of Daikundi are taking up positions in public life, working as civil servants and enjoying success in parliamentary elections. These developments are the…

HELMAND - Community leaders from the Nawa and Nadali districts of Helmand province came together to discuss local communities’ role in the broader peace process, part of a series of peace dialogues organized across…

Mogadishu - The United Nations top political official concluded a two-day visit to Somalia where she held discussions with the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and women representatives of the country’s civil society…

PUL-E-KHUMRI - In an effort to help the youth have their voice heard on peace, UNAMA has worked with local media in Baghlan to help create platforms and encourage dialogue. As in other provinces, majority of population in…

As part of the efforts of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) to support the consolidation of democracy and good governance in Nigeria, and in line with the commitment of the United Nations…

MAHMUD RAQI - Young people in Kapisa are shaping their province and working together regardless of their different backgrounds, say local residents. The role of youth in decision making and their meaningful participation in…

JALALABAD - Thousands of people across the eastern region have learned about gender violence and women’s rights through a series of radio and television awareness programmes supported by the UNAMA in 2018. Using engaging…

KUNDUZ - In the northeastern region, religious leaders are countering violent extremism by preaching peace, tolerance and national unity. During 2018, some religious scholars were advocates and agents of peace, participating…

KANDAHAR - A group of community leaders from Kandahar and neighbouring districts came together to take stock of and draw lessons from past and on-going peace initiatives in the southern region. In 2018, hundreds of community…