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Afghan singer Farhad Darya appointed UNODC Goodwill Ambassador in Afghanistan 10 December 2012 – As a three-day regional consultation among celebrities, artists and sports personalities from Afghanistan and her neighbours…
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NEWYORK - Everyone has the right to be heard and to shape the decisions that affect their community. This right is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and fully integrated in international law, especially…
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10 December 2012 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General today reminded the UN readiness to continue support Burundian institutions in promoting good governance and combat against corruption initiatives, namely…
El Fasher, 10 December 2012 – To draw attention to women’s rights, a series of campaigns organized by the African Union – United Nations in Darfur (UNAMID), have been taking place throughout Darfur to commemorate the 16 Days…
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7 December 2012 - Representatives of various police services in Guinea-Bissau issued a body of recommendations aimed at enhancing their effectiveness at the end of a seminar on criminal law organized on 4-5 December by the…
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9 December 2012 – While relief workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have scaled up assistance to those affected by the recent violence in Goma, the protection of civilians remains a major concern, said a…
9 December 2012 - Celebrations for Human Rights Day in South Sudan kicked off today with a free, public concert featuring the Juba-based dance and music group Orupaap, who dedicated a song to the occasion. Written…
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson visited the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) where he met with Force Commander Major-General Paolo Serra and the Mission's senior leadership. The Deputy Secretary…
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has convened consultation meetings in preparation for an inclusive intra-Afghan dialogue. This dialogue is non-official (Track II) and intended to provide…
HERAT - Women activists in Afghanistan’s Herat province voiced their concern last week about safety of women released from prisons. During their visit to a prison in Herat city, the activists said the Afghan society was…
KANDAHAR - Kandahar-based journalists met yesterday to discuss the pertaining problems faced by them during their work. One of the key concerns was problems faced by women journalists. Organized by the Independent Media, the…
BAGHLAN - A new private television network, Tanweer, has been established in Pul-i-Khumri, the capital of Baghlan province. This local television station began its test broadcast on 3 December and is the first such station in…