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10 Jun | Four new vacancies available now!
Four new vacancies are now available. Go to the jobs page to apply... more »
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31 May | EVAW Special Fund 5th Call for Proposals Now Open!
The 5th call for proposals is open until June 30. ... more »
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12 May | STATEMENT BY UN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE STAFFAN DE MISTURA ON MYSTERIOUS ILLNESSES AFFECTING GIRLS IN AFGHAN SCHOOLS
Kabul, 12 May 2010 - I am concerned by recent reports from Kunduz, Daikundi and Kabul of girls falling ill in school, allegedly due to the presence of some kind of chemical contaminant.
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, in support of the Afghan Ministry of Public Health, Ministry... more »
UNAMA Photo Exhibition of Women in Afghanistan
To mark International Women's Month in Afghanistan, UNAMA is also presenting a special online photo exhibition on women in the county. View the exhibit »
NOW ONLINE! Fact Sheet on Women 2010
The updated UNIFEM Afghanistan Fact Sheet 2010 is now available online. The fact sheet includes updated data on population, health, education, women in the labour force, and much more »
Blog: Peace with Justice for Afghanistan
The Special Fund for the Elimination of Violence against Women in Afghanistan
The Special Fund was launched on 7 March 2008 to support ongoing activities to stop violence against women. more »
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