Welcome to UNIFEM Afghanistan

UNIFEM established its presence in Afghanistan in early 2002 following the collapse of the Taliban. Since then UNIFEM has been in close consultation with Afghan women and their government of Afghanistan in order to understand how best to meet the needs of women in the context of their country’s history and culture. Read more about UNIFEM Afghanistan »

Special Fund for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in Afghanistan

As part of the international campaign, UNIFEM Afghanistan launched the Elimination of Violence Against Women Special Fund on 7 March 2008 to support ongoing activities to stop violence against women in Afghanistan. Learn more »

The International Campaign

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The Latest from UNIFEM Afghanistan

publicationBBC World Service Interview

16 AprAn interview was conducted by the BBC World Service with Dr. Anou Borrey from UNIFEM Afghanistan, and other guests. The interview includes commentary on the recent opening of legal aid referral centres with support from UNIFEM Afghanistan. Read the transcript from the interview »

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News from the UN Team in Afghanistan

UNAMA Press Conference with Aleem Siddique

5 May Topics include UNIFEM's public transportation initiative as well as other UN-sponsored programmes, as well as a question and answer session. Download the Press Conference transcript [PDF]: English | دري (Dari) | پښتو (Pashto)

Afghan women and ex-combatants turn to gardening for peace and prosperity

28 Apr Herat - An innovative gardening and literacy programme delivered by the United Nations is offering Afghan women and ex-combatants the chance for a fresh start by providing literacy classes and the opportunity to make an income from setting up their own gardening nurseries. Read the UNAMA unama Press Briefing [PDF]:
English | دري (Dari) | پښتو (Pashto)

Learn more about UN activities affecting Afghan women on our UNAMA page »

UNAMA Photo of the Day

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Photo by Shehzad Noorani (UNICEF)

12 May 2008 - A girl studies in the Pul-e-Rangeena school in Herat city.

 

As more than two million girls study at schools across Afghanistan, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) aims to enroll additional 330.000 girls in 2008.

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