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UN Women Afghanistan

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@UN_Women is the UN entity for #genderequality & women’s empowerment. Tweets are from our office in Afghanistan.

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Alison Davidian (@davidianali) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We have said it, and will keep on saying it: Afghan girls belong in the classroom. Their education is key for a brighter future for #Afghanistan. UN Women stands by the right of Afghan girls to learn and lead lives of their own choosing.

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Women biometric registration officers at the Takhta Pul border in Kandahar have already helped thousands of Afghan women returnees from Pakistan – one of the many facets of UN Women’s response: unwo.men/zlvx50Sjijt. Our Special Rep Alison Davidian recently met with one of them.

Women biometric registration officers at the Takhta Pul border in Kandahar have already helped thousands of Afghan women returnees from Pakistan – one of the many facets of UN Women’s response: unwo.men/zlvx50Sjijt. Our Special Rep <a href="/DavidianAli/">Alison Davidian</a> recently met with one of them.
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Eid Mubarak from UN Women Afghanistan. May this Eid bring a renewed commitment to standing with Afghan women and girls, investing in their resilience and advocating for their full rights.

Eid Mubarak from UN Women Afghanistan. May this Eid bring a renewed commitment to standing with Afghan women and girls, investing in their resilience and advocating for their full rights.
UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett (@sr_afghanistan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At 12:15 today (CEST) I will present my latest report to the United Nations Human Rights Council, speaking alongside inspiring Afghan women. It will be broadcasted live online 👇 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k11/k…

UN Women Afghanistan (@unwomenafghan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“UN Women gave us hope – the kind of hope I had lost after the takeover.” Siamoy’s is among the 100+ women’s orgs we support through the ‘Rebuilding the Women’s Movement in Afghanistan’ programme. Together, we’re restoring hope & building resilience: unwo.men/a8jY50RGzJX

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On #WorldRefugeeDay, we celebrate the resilience and resourcefulness of the thousands of Afghan women refugee returnees like Salma, who we are supporting across #Afghanistan with economic & social inclusion.

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we celebrate the resilience and resourcefulness of the thousands of Afghan women refugee returnees like Salma, who we are supporting across #Afghanistan with economic &amp; social inclusion.
UN Women AsiaPacific (@unwomenasia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Shafeya is among 6,165 Afghan women returnees who have been directly supported by UN Women Afghanistan. The cash assistance provided allows them to meet the immediate needs of their families. Read more: unwo.men/Q0Sk50Sf0WJ #WorldRefugeeDay UNHCR Asia Pacific

Shafeya is among 6,165 Afghan women returnees who have been directly supported by <a href="/unwomenafghan/">UN Women Afghanistan</a>. 

The cash assistance provided allows them to meet the immediate needs of their families.

Read more: unwo.men/Q0Sk50Sf0WJ

#WorldRefugeeDay <a href="/UNHCRAsia/">UNHCR Asia Pacific</a>
UNAMA News (@unamanews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Special Representative Roza Otunbayeva, today, briefed the Security Council on the situation in #Afghanistan. Read the full remarks here: tinyurl.com/2m5c4a59

Special Representative Roza Otunbayeva, today, briefed the Security Council on the situation in #Afghanistan. Read the full remarks here: tinyurl.com/2m5c4a59
UN Women in Brussels (@unwomeneu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Afghan women ✊Refuse to give up their rights ✊Make their voices heard ✊Call for solidarity They're UNSTOPPABLE! 👉Be inspired by their resilience in this booklet from UN Women Afghanistan: unwo.men/hLrZ50RoXgt 🎨Artwork: @shehzlim #Afghanistan #UnstoppableWomen ‌

Afghan women

✊Refuse to give up their rights
✊Make their voices heard
✊Call for solidarity

They're UNSTOPPABLE!

👉Be inspired by their resilience in this booklet from <a href="/unwomenafghan/">UN Women Afghanistan</a>:  unwo.men/hLrZ50RoXgt

🎨Artwork: @shehzlim 

#Afghanistan

#UnstoppableWomen
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#UNAfghanistan latest report of countrywide women’s consultations: Afghan women continue to feel excluded and ask international community to facilitate meetings with de facto authorities – Read report: bit.ly/3A5lMwT

#UNAfghanistan latest report of countrywide women’s consultations: Afghan women continue to feel excluded and ask international community to facilitate meetings with de facto authorities – Read report: bit.ly/3A5lMwT
UN Women Afghanistan (@unwomenafghan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“A year ago, there was more hope, but now the reality is disheartening.“ Find out what 888 Afghan women from 33 provinces have to say about their daily struggles, hopes for the future, and recommendations for change. asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/digital-lib…

“A year ago, there was more hope, but now the reality is disheartening.“

Find out what 888 Afghan women from 33 provinces have to say about their daily struggles, hopes for the future, and recommendations for change. 

asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/digital-lib…
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Health and well-being for women and children is heavily impacted by drug use. WHO Afghanistan  and UN Women partner in #Afghanistan to break the cycles of harm and deprivation for a healthier future for all. Find out more: asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/stories/pre…

Health and well-being for women and children is heavily impacted by drug use.

<a href="/WHOAfghanistan/">WHO Afghanistan</a>  and <a href="/UN_Women/">UN Women</a> partner in #Afghanistan to break the cycles of harm and deprivation for a healthier future for all.

Find out more: asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/stories/pre…
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We cannot abandon Afghan women and girls in their fight for their rights. Hear from our Country Representative Alison Davidian on how we can invest in their unbreakable resilience. Full remarks: unwo.men/OZUm50SXbKi

Sima Bahous (@unwomenchief) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Three years after the Taliban takeover, #Afghan women and girls still endure harsh limitations on their rights and freedoms. Yet, despite these severe restrictions, women like Lina are bravely speaking out, sharing their stories, and advocating for change. Their resilience and

Three years after the Taliban takeover, #Afghan women and girls still endure harsh limitations on their rights and freedoms. Yet, despite these severe restrictions, women like Lina are bravely speaking out, sharing their stories, and advocating for change. 

Their resilience and
UN Humanitarian (@unocha) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Across the globe, humanitarians work tirelessly, every hour of every day, to provide life-saving assistance. Their work is vital to ensuring that people caught in crises receive the help they need. 💙

OCHA Afghanistan (@ochaafg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we stand in solidarity with aid workers globally. We must protect those delivering life-saving assistance on the frontlines and by extension the people they serve. Watch Humanitarian Coordinator Indrika Ratwatte’s message⬇️ #ActForHumanity

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On #WorldHumanitarianDay, hear what Afghan women humanitarian workers want the world to know.  Let's recognise their courage, amplify their call for action, and stand by their side. reliefweb.int/node/4087284

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, hear what Afghan women humanitarian workers want the world to know. 

Let's recognise their courage, amplify their call for action, and stand by their side. 

reliefweb.int/node/4087284
UNAMA News (@unamanews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Statement from Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in #Afghanistan on ratification by de facto authorities of morality law. Full statement (English, Dari, Pashto): unama.unmissions.org/statement-spec…

Statement from Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the
<a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> Assistance Mission in #Afghanistan on ratification by de facto authorities of morality law. Full statement (English, Dari, Pashto): unama.unmissions.org/statement-spec…
Alison Davidian (@davidianali) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Taliban’s latest morality law isn't just a step backwards— it’s an assault on Afghan women and girls, stripping away their most basic freedoms and dignity. Reversal is not an option; it is an imperative.

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The status of women’s rights in #Afghanistan has deteriorated drastically. At least 70 Taliban decrees, directives, and practices target women and girls. Our new policy paper reveals both the stark realities and ways to invest in women's resilience: unwo.men/1JhJ50T1MH8

The status of women’s rights in #Afghanistan has deteriorated drastically.

At least 70 Taliban decrees, directives, and practices target women and girls.

Our new policy paper reveals both the stark realities and ways to invest in women's resilience: unwo.men/1JhJ50T1MH8