09 December 2015 - The Humanitarian Response Plan for Libya 2015-16, which addresses the needs of 2.4 million people who require humanitarian assistance, was launched by the Humanitarian Country Team in Tunis on 09 December…
10 December 2015 - Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Martin Kobler called for ending of the grave human rights violations and abuses devastating the lives of so many in Libya, on the occasion of World…
KABUL - The 2015 Afghanistan Human Rights Film Festival (AHRF) concluded today on World Human Rights Day with films by international and Afghan filmmakers being shown to audiences in UNAMA venues. With more than 50 films,…
KABUL - The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemns the Taliban’s attack at Kandahar Airport, which reportedly killed 39 civilians, including four children, and injured at least 23 civilians. The…
Kampala, 10 December 2015 - The Team of United Nations (UN), African Union (AU) European Union (EU), United States (US) Envoys for the Great Lakes region of Africa visited Kampala, Uganda, as first stop of their regional tour…
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan – An international seminar titled “The Impact of External Factors on Security and Development in Central Asia" took place in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, on 9-10 December 2015. The event was organized as a…
KABUL - On the occasion of Human Rights Day 2015 the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) encourages the Afghan authorities to continue their work to promote human rights and safeguard the fundamental freedoms of all…
Today is International Human Rights Day. International Human Rights Day is observed yearly on 10 December to commemorate the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human…
Amid large-scale atrocities and widespread abuses across the world, Human Rights Day should rally more concerted global action to promote the timeless principles that we have collectively pledged to uphold. In a year that…
Tunis, 08 December - The Humanitarian Country Team for Libya convened a coordination meeting with Libyan Non-Governmental Organisations (LNGO) to discuss better engagement and communication in the current humanitarian…
KANDAHAR - Community leaders at a UN-backed event in the southern Kandahar province encouraged more than 500 girls to prioritize higher education and take a more active role in Afghan society. The event, which drew government…
Beirut, Lebanon Tuesday, 08 December 2015 United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Sigrid Kaag met with Prime Minister Tammam Salam today to discuss the international community's efforts to support stability and…