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UNFPA strengthens its relationship with young people in Afghanistan
Dr. Laurent Zessler, UNFPA Representative, meets the Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) "It is inspiring and refreshing to listen to the opinions of... Read more
The Y-Peer volunteer global network reaches Kabul thanks to UNFPA Afghanistan
A team of Y-Peer network visited Kabul to train the Deputy Ministry of Youth Affairs Youth Information Centers staff on how to mobilize young people. The training took place in April 2012 thanks to... Read more
The courage of Afghan women reaches over 200 million viewers across Europe
"WOMEN and WAR" gives voice to Women of Afghanistan thanks to UNFPA's support. The TV show produced by Dev.Tv will be broadcast by... Read more
UNFPA emphasizes physical and social consequences of early marriage
"I realized that there are strong women out there to support us, when we have problems we have to raise our voices and ask for help. We should not stay silent. We do not have to stay silent anymore,... Read more
UNFPA supports police field staff on prevention and response to violence against women
Kabul, Afghanistan - Dr. Laurent Zessler, UNFPA Afghanistan Representative and Mr. Fazludin Ayar, Chief Commander of 202 Zone Police Headquarters inaugurate today Training of Trainers for Police on... Read more
New agreement for the Socio-demographic and Economic Survey in Gohr and Daikundi
Kabul, Afghanistan - The Ambassador of Japan, H.E. Reiichiro Takahashi, and the UNFPA Representative, Dr. Laurent Zessler signed an agreement for 11.4 million USD to support the Central Statistics... Read more
Regional conference on promoting family planning in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - H. E. Dr. Suraya Dalil, acting Minister of Public Health, Dr. Laurent Zessler, the UNFPA Afghanistan Representative, members of... Read more
THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH RECEIVES 6.1 MILLION USD FROM THE UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND TO SUPPORT THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND THE GENDER STRATEGY
Kabul, Afghanistan - H.E. Dr. Suraya Dalil, acting Minister of Public Health (MoPH) and Dr. Laurent Zessler, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Representative signed the 2012 Annual Work Plan... Read more
Partnering with religious leaders to combat gender-based violence
UNFPA undertook to work with the Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs, to tackle the pervasive problem of gender based violence in Afghan society. Recognizing the role of religion in the... Read more
UNFPA supports the production of a radio drama to raise awareness of obstetric fistula in Afghanistan
Titled "Darde Penhan" which means "The unnamable pain", the radio drama is a journey in the life of an afghan women living with... Read more