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UNFPA marks the first-ever International Day to End Fistula
"A holistic and human rights-based approach is needed to tackle the root causes of obstetric fistula. Obstetric fistula will only be eliminated... Read more
UNFPA and UNICEF take first step to improve services for gender-based violence survivors in humanitarian settings, training national organizations who assist girls, boys and women in need
On Monday 13 May, 27 participants from seven provinces assembled at Park Star Hotel in Kabul to learn about gender based violence (GBV) and child protection in emergencies. The four days workshop was... Read more
350,000 More midwives needed to reduce unnecessary deaths and injury in childbirth
May 1, 2013 - Kabul: The Afghan Midwives Association (AMA) celebrated ‘International Day of Midwife'. The event was financially supported by CORDAID and co-hosted by Ministry of Public Health. This... Read more
Malalai Maternity Hospital: The only facility treating obstetric fistula in Afghanistan
"Usually women don't or can't go to a health facility during pregnancy and delivery, they marry too young and or suffer malnutrition, such issues cause complications in pregnancy and delivery and... Read more
Family planning: A growing empowerment opportunity for women in Afghanistan
Use of modern family planning methods in Afghanistan has doubled from 10 percent in 2003 to 20 percent in 2012. Still much more needs to be done in order to achieve the Government of Afghanistan... Read more
“A PROMISE IS A PROMISE – TIME TO TAKE ACTION ON ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS”.
08 March 2013 - Kabul - As we observe the International Women's Day, government representatives and activists are gathered at the United Nations in New York for an international gathering on ending... Read more
UNFPA AFGHANISTAN CELEBRATES THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY WITH THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH
No human development can be achieved as long as women and girls continue to suffer from violence or live in fear of it.
The Family Health House model expands its reach to Herat province
Kabul, 25th February 2013 - The Family Health House Model (FHH) is an innovative model that ensures provision of essential reproductive maternal and newborn and child health services to people living... Read more
UNFPA supports the expert seminar on Afghanistan’s National Youth Policy
As part of the Government's ongoing public consultation process for the development of the country's first National Youth Policy, on 23 January 2013 the Deputy Ministry of Youth Affairs (DMoYA) with... Read more
UNFPA Afghanistan presents "Teacher Malalai adventures: Mina's early marriage"
Mina's Early Marriage is the first episode of Teacher Malalai Adventures in which the teacher faces the phenomenon of early marriage in... Read more