UNHCR shuts Afghan aid centers over women staff restrictions

UNHCR has closed several aid centers in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women employees, saying it cannot operate...

UN warns Taliban’s media policy fuels fear, silences press

UNAMA stated that the new rules "increase fear and self-censorship among Afghanistan media outlets" and warned that...

Doha hosts UN-led talks on Afghan recovery, anti-narcotics effort

Doha hosted UN-led talks with Afghan authorities and global partners to boost private sector growth and fight...

Security Council extends mandate of United Nations Mission in Afg

The Security Council today decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan...

UN report highlights rise in civilian casualties in Afghanistan

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has published its quarterly report on the situation in...

UN expresses concern on Afghanistan's morality law

In a statement released on Sunday, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said, "UNAMA is...

Over 23 million Afghans in dire need of humanitarian aid: UNAMA

Of the 23.7 million individuals requiring aid, 5.9 million are women and 5.4 million are men, according to United...

Jaishankar meets UNAMA chief, discusses situation in Afghanistan

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed pleasure at welcoming Special Representative Roza Otunbayeva, head...

Mental health of women in Afghanistan "very weak": Report 

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan...

Women survivors of gender-based violence being jailed by Taliban

The Taliban regime in Afghanistan is sending Afghan women to prison to protect them from gender-based violence,...

UNAMA reiterates commitment to rights of Afghan women, girls

As women and girls continue to face denial of basic human rights under the Taliban in Afghanistan, the United...

UNAMA reports increased violence against Shia, Hazara communities

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has said the country has witnessed an increase in...