UNIFEM has been in close consultation with Afghan women and the government of Afghanistan since 2002 in order to best to meet the needs of women in the context of their country’s history and culture. more »
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09 Mar | VACANCY - Advocacy and Strategic Communication Specialist
A vacancy is now available for an international consultant in advocacy and strategic communication. The initial contract is for a duration of 6 months in Kabul. Download the vacancy announcement for more details ... more »
01 Mar | Just Released! IEC-UNIFEM Report: "One Step Forward, Two Steps Back? Lessons Learnt on Women's Participation in the 2009 Afghan Elections"
A report from a workshop convened at the Resource Center for Women in Politics, Kabul, by the Gender Unit of the Afghan Independent Election Commission (IEC) and UNIFEM.... more »
28 Feb | UNAMA PRESS RELEASE: Outgoing UN Envoy awarded Presidential Medal following address to International Conference on Women
addressing the International Conference on the Importance of Legislation for Women in Afghanistan, the Special Representative said he was "concerned when laws and decrees with far-reaching implications are adopted without a wide and inclusive consultation process."... more »
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 »
LATEST UNIFEM INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS
UNIFEM Annual Report 2008-2009 [May 2009]
Progress of the World's Women 2008/2008 [Oct 2008]





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