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05 February 2015
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Fistula survivor mobilizes her community to promote maternal health in the most remote areas of Daikundi
"I was scared and did not understand what was going on", says 28 year-old Basgul, a Family Health Action Group member in Sangan, one of the most remote villages in…
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03 February 2015
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Investing in the Power of Young People, Transforming our World
Statement of the UNFPA Executive Director for International Youth Day 12 AUGUST 2015 Today, UNFPA, the United Nations Population…
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18 January 2015
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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…
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13 January 2015
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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…
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08 January 2015
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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…
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31 December 2014
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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…
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30 December 2014
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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…
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23 December 2014
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Mariam: "I'm more capable of recognizing gender-based violence"
Gender-based violence training not only improve skills, but also changes mindset
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11 December 2014
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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 maternal and reproductive health…
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