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Secretary-General’s Special Representative for and head of

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    Jul 19

    …amid all this darkness, all this devastation, their eyes still on the stars.

    Afghan Girls Win Award at Intl Astronomy Competition
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    Jul 18

    Afghan Athletes in Japan for Olympic Games

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    Jul 19

    It is a great reminder of life going on in the midst of it all. Afghanistan’s fight for peace and a better life continues.

    Afghan Girls Win Award at Intl Astronomy Competition
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    Jul 2

    The UN family continues to across . The civilian mission will not let up its work supporting peace efforts, promoting the rights of all Afghans & helping to provide life-saving humanitarian assistance to millions in need.

    Appreciation to Honorable Humanitarian Haji Muhammad Gul of HAPA for providing a free site where partners of assist 70 displaced families a day. Thanks to AHF donors support to displaced
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    Jul 1

    With H.E. Governor of Kandahar and partners in we reviewed health and protection planning with on the ground. We witnessed and will continue to support amazing work of Mirwaz hospital health workers

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    Jul 5

    Afghan women activists are often dismissed as unrepresentative. So we talked to Afghan rural women about their thoughts and priorities when it comes to war and peace. It turns out, they're not that different. New special report from

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    Jun 24

    To support peace efforts, the Security Council y’day granted a further 90-day exemption from sanctions for Taliban negotiators in Doha. UNAMA hopes this time will be used to make significant progress in peace talks. That’s the reason for the temp. exemption.

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    Jun 8

    Read statement from strongly condemning yesterday's heinous attack on in Baghlan, northern Afghanistan. Heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and wishes for a speedy and full recovery to the injured.

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    Jun 9

    UN envoy and HCNR Chair today discussed the high levels of violence in and the pressing need for peace talks to progress. The UN remains committed to working with the Afghan people to end the conflict.

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    Jun 9

    UN envoy met today with Foreign Minister . Good discussion on importance of national unity, as well as UN’s commitment to stay & deliver for Afghan people. Support of regional countries remains critical to achieve enduring stability in .

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    Jun 9

    All those parties claiming to desire peace for the Afghan people need to demonstrate concrete action to support their claims and put an end to the terrible crimes such as witnessed in . (3/3)

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    Jun 9

    All parties to the conflict have a fundamental responsibility to safeguard humanitarians in the areas they control. Yet it is clear that certain parties & people within their ranks are deliberately targeting them. (2/3)

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    Jun 9

    The UN in condemns the deeply shocking attack on , humanitarians dedicated to protect all people from serious threat posed by mines. Our thoughts are with the families who are grieving and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured. (1/3)

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    May 7

    Critical role of regional support to peace efforts at heart of UN envoy Deborah Lyons series of meetings in Kabul this week with Wang Yu 王愚 , Bahadoor Aminian, @PakistaninAfg & Oğuzhan Ertuğrul

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    May 2

    Deborah Lyons met President today. UN envoy emphasized that UNAMA as a civilian and impartial Mission will be staying the course with the Afghan people, ready to perform an enhanced role to support Afghan peace negotiations.

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  16. 31 Oct 2020

    Well said. Afghan women have the support of the international community, regional countries, and the vast majority of all Afghans. A peaceful future is an inclusive future.

    Could not agree more
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    26 Oct 2020

    is one of four Afghan women at peace talks in Doha. (21 ppl total in Gov't delegation. Taliban have no women in their delegation.) "We need clear signals from the international community that you are with us."

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  18. 26 Oct 2020

    Working with Ambassador of Spain to Afghanistan in supporting Afghan women and all Afghans. A strong team.

    celebrating 20 years of at the in : A High-Level Dialogue on has Shaped 20 Years of Hard-Fought Progress on in Afghanistan
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  19. 25 Oct 2020

    At a time when Afghans should feel hopeful, the horrific rise in violence, particularly in the last few weeks, erodes this spirit. Those responsible for the violence need to know that neither the Afghans nor their regional and international partners will let hope fade.

    UNAMA shares ’s deep revulsion at last night’s killing & injuring of more than 60 civilians, many of them youngsters, in a deliberate targeted attack at a college. A callous & senseless war crime. Our condolences are with the families of the killed & hurt. 1/2
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