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Women waiting to vote in Afghanistan (file)

Any pact with Taliban must guarantee rights of Afghan women – UN panel

5 February 2010
Any agreement between the Afghan Government and the Taliban should include a clear commitment to protect women’s human rights, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women said today.

Security Council backs international strategy for Afghanistan

5 February 2010
The Security Council today welcomed the communiqué from the recent international conference on Afghanistan, saying it set a clear agenda and agreed priorities for peace and security in the country, and was underpinned by a comprehensive strategy for the Government in Kabul.
WFP distributes food to an average 3.7 million Afghan people yearly, primarily in remote, rural areas

Attacks halt UN food agency’s deliveries in north-western Afghanistan

2 February 2010
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has temporarily suspended deliveries in part of a province in north-western Afghanistan after a convoy was attacked over the weekend, resulting in the loss of over 100 metric tons of food aid.
Landmine clearning

Afghan farmers and villagers help rid communities of landmines – UN

1 February 2010
Farmers and villagers are taking part in United Nations-backed efforts to rid Afghanistan of landmines, which is also providing a much-needed boost to their incomes.