UNESCO spotlights Afghanistan’s educational and cultural gains
New York, May 21 (IBNS): Education is not against any religion, the head of the United Nations educational and cultural agency told Afghan authorities and families during a visit to the country to promote learning for women and girls, and to highlight the importance of Afghan cultural heritage as a vital economic asset. more » |
Afghanistan: UN urges law to eliminate women violence
New York, May 21 (IBNS): Senior United Nations officials in Afghanistan are Monday urging the Government to fully implement legislation to protect women from child marriage and other forms of violence, in line with international commitments, after the Afghan Parliament failed to ratify the law over the weekend. more » |
