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Afghanistan presents its first-ever National Youth Policy
Kabul, 18 January 2015 - Today the Deputy Ministry of Youth Affairs launched the first-ever Afghanistan National Youth Policy. The document was presented as a national program for youth, a... Read more
Launch of Kabul Socio-demographic and Economic Survey Highlights 2013
Kabul, 13 January 2015 - Central Statistics Organization of Afghanistan launched the highlights of Kabul Socio-Demographic and Economic Survey this morning during a press event. In addition to the... Read more
Salma: "I thought I was going to lose my baby and die, so I asked my neighbours to take me back home to see my children for the last time"
"I can't thank my community enough for choosing me to attend the Community Midwifery Education School in Kabul. While studying I learned about the difficulties pregnant women face in my village. This... Read more
National Action Plan to Eliminate Early And Child Marriage in Afghanistan
"The adverse effects of child marriage on girls are inevitable. Early and child marriage robs a girl her childhood and denies her right to education and having a healthy live", said Mohammad Younus... Read more
Two Day Consultative Workshop on Prevention of Early and Child Marriage in Afghanistan
Kabul, 30-31 December 2014 - Deputy Ministry of Youth Affairs and Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disables with the Technical Support of UNFPA and logistical support of Hewad... Read more
Mariam: "I'm more capable of recognizing gender-based violence"
Gender-based violence training not only improve skills, but also changes mindset
A Four-fold Increase in Investment in Midwifery is Necessary to Meet 60 Percent of Maternal Health Needs by 2030
Kabul, 10th December 2014 - A four-fold increase in investment in midwifery is necessary in the next 15 years to meet 60 percent of the needs for... Read more
Nurturing a New Generation of Midwives
Amina Sultani and Masuma Hakimi Teachers in the Midwifery Bachelor Degree Programme, Kabul Medical University We were born in Iran as refugees. Our families left Afghanistan 35 years ago during the... Read more
Birth of a Passion: "After we arrived at the hospital, the woman gave birth to a baby boy. I felt very proud; this was the moment that I decided that I wanted to help Afghan women"
Feroza Mushtary,Acting President of the Afghan Midwives Association
Afghanistan's young people can propel socio-economic development, new UNFPA reports show
Kabul, 9th December 2014 - More than 60 percent of the population in Afghanistan is below the age of 25. Their rights and needs should be placed at... Read more