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Bibi Gul survives a murder attempt by her husband

calendar_today 17 December 2015

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Bibi Gul survives a murder attempt by her husband

It was late at night when her husband and her eldest daughter brought her to the hospital. Bibi Gul was in critical condition and the nurses rushed her to the emergency room not…

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A commitment to future mothers from remote areas in Herat

calendar_today 16 December 2015

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A commitment to future mothers from remote areas in Herat

At first sight Kamila Mansuri (19) and Rakia Amini (21) seem to be two ordinary Afghan women but, despite their appearance, they are future life saviors of their communities by…

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A dream come true: Helping obstetric fistula survivors rebuild their lives

calendar_today 16 December 2015

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A dream come true: Helping obstetric fistula survivors rebuild their lives

"I wanted to become a surgeon since I was 17-years old. Now my dream came true", says Dr Nazifa Hamrah, a surgeon at the Fistula Ward in Malalai Maternity Hospital.

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Our rights. Our freedoms. Always

calendar_today 10 December 2015

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Our rights. Our freedoms. Always

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director on the occasion of Human Rights Day 10 December 2015 Today, we mark the launch of a year-long campaign for the 50th anniversary of two…

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New collaboration launched to provide much needed support to women and girls who have survived violent attacks

calendar_today 09 December 2015

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New collaboration launched to provide much needed support to women and girls who have survived violent attacks

Kabul, 09 December 2015 -The British Embassy in Kabul and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) launched today in Kabul a new collaboration with the Afghan Ministry of…

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Ending AIDS as a Public Health Threat by 2030

calendar_today 01 December 2015

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Ending AIDS as a Public Health Threat by 2030

This year, World AIDS Day coincides with the African conference on controlling HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Many people living with HIV, activists,…

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Launch of Samangan Socio-Demographic and Economic Survey Highlights

calendar_today 29 November 2015

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Launch of Samangan Socio-Demographic and Economic Survey Highlights

Kabul, 29 November 2015 - The Central Statistics Organization (CSO) of Afghanistan launched the highlights of Samangan Socio-Demographic and Economic Survey this morning during a…

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“From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Make Education Safe for All”

calendar_today 25 November 2015

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“From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Make Education Safe for All”

“From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Make Education Safe for All”

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World Must End Violence against Women

calendar_today 25 November 2015

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World Must End Violence against Women

Statement of UNFPA Executive Director for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

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