Today, the UN in Afghanistan marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and 16 days of activities aimed at raising awareness on the issue commenced.
“Violence against women in Afghanistan must immediately stop,” said Tadamichi Yamamoto, the UN secretary-general’s special representative and head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).
“For Afghan women to achieve their full potential and their immense capacity in development, in peace and in security, the violations of the rights of women and . . .
