Right messaging and support for farmers led to drop in Afghan poppy cultivation – UN
27 October 2008 – The 20 per cent decrease in Afghan poppy cultivation recorded for this year shows that with the right kinds of messages and support from the Government, farmers and communities will respond and change their behaviours, a senior official with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said today. English

The Secretary-General message on United Nations Day
24 October 2008 – Dear friends and supporters of the United Nations, on this 63rd anniversary of our organization I join you in celebrating UN Day. This is a crucial year in the life of our United Nations. English - Dari - Pashto




UN Ambassador Angelina Jolie urges greater support for Afghan returnees
24 October 2008 – International film star and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations refugee agency Angelina Jolie has appealed for greater support for Afghan returnees, particularly as the harsh winter approaches, as she wrapped up her first visit to the strife-torn nation. English - Dari - Pashto



Afghan anti-corruption efforts receive financial boost with UN grants
23 October 2008 – Three Afghan civil society groups working to combat corruption in the fledgling democracy will be able to boost their activities to promote accountability and transparency thanks to grants being provided by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). English - Dari - Pashto

Infrastructure projects top priority in isolated areas
22 October 2008 – Some 6000 isolated Afghan villagers will no longer be cut off thanks to a new bridge being constructed in a remote village in north eastern Afghanistan. English

Mine action reaches remote Afghan villages
21 October 2008 – Two areas cleared of land mines have been handed over to the villagers since de-mining started in the village in June this year. This includes one area (11,563 square metres) handed over to village elders in a ceremony today. Five areas remain contaminated and MDC is working to clear them. English - Dari - Pashto