Events in Afghanistan: 2007

05 Dec | International Volunteers Day

"...volunteers in Afghanistan are making a real difference to the lives of the people they are working with." - UN Volunteers Statement »

 

 

25 Nov - 10 Dec | 16 Day Campaign against Gender Violence

16 day campaignIn Afghanistan, the UN and other partners provided support to the Commission on Elimination of Violence Against Women (EVAW) in launching the 16-day campaign of ending violence against women. »

17 Sep | Meeting of 30 Qarabagh Peace Jirga Members

With Meshrano Jirga (MJ) member Bibi Haji Nasisa Sultani (BHNS) and Sanyee Development Organisation lead female trainer Ms. Massooda Nesar (MN). »

 

08 Mar | International Women's Day

On the occasion of the 2007 International Women's Day, which occurs on March 8th every year, UNIFEM organized a conference at the resource centre focusing on the global theme “ending impunity for violence against women and girls”. »

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