Tripoli, 6 March 2013 - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) expresses concern about the escalation of protesters' demands to attempts to coerce the General National Congress to act on matters on its agenda…

BAMYAN - Female journalists in the Afghan province of Bamyan held on Monday their first annual meeting since the formation of their professional association – a group supported by the United Nations Assistance Mission in…

KANDAHAR - A three-day anti polio campaign concluded today in Kandahar and Helmand provinces of Afghanistan’s southern region. The Public Health Department of Kandahar also launched the campaign in Ghorak district, a remote…

"Provide women and girls with the security they deserve" As we commemorate International Women's Day [8 March], we must look back on a year of shocking crimes of violence against women and girls and ask ourselves how to usher…

New York, 04 March 2013 - The Secretary-General is gratified by the 3 March Appeals Court ruling in Mogadishu overturning the conviction of an alleged rape victim accused of maligning the reputation of the state. [Statement]

BALKH - A community police unit was established within the Interior Ministry’s structure in the northern region with support from the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL) last week. Officials said that it…

BALKH - A journalist association in Afghanistan’s north expressed last week its concerns about “violence committed against journalists” by government officials. Northern region’s reporter rights defense committee chairman…

KABUL - To mark the International Women’s Day and to raise awareness on women’s rights, Afghanistan’s ancient city of Herat will host the country’s first International Women’s Film Festival from 7 to 9 March. The festival…

KABUL - The World Bank (WB) approved last week a US$ 100 million grant to boost basic health and essential hospital services in 22 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces. The WB-supported programmes to improve health services are…

KANDAHAR - A poppy eradication campaign will start in Kandahar very soon, said Governor Dr. Toryali Wesa on Saturday. “We will start the poppy eradication from powerful landlords and will extend it to others afterwards,” Dr…

A new animation produced by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) will highlight the traumatic experiences of young girls forcefully entered into child marriage. ‘Teacher Malalai’s Adventures: Zarmina’s Early Marriage’ will…

Twelve years ago, the future prospects for Herat resident Sadiqa Tamasuki looked bleak. Her husband had passed away, leaving her to handle the upbringing and care of their six children on her own. Previously a full-time…