Press Release

Dialogue on the Call of Action of the International Peace Advocacy Conference

01 March 2024

A dialogue on the Call for Action of the International Peace Advocacy Conference on “Strengthening Social Capital of Young Afghan Women for Advancing Peace” took place in Dushanbe 

On 29 February 2024, a dialogue was held between UN agencies and active Afghan female refugees residing in Tajikistan, on the “Call for Action” document - an outcome of the International Peace Advocacy Conference on “Strengthening Social Capital of Young Afghan Women for Advancing Peace” organized by OMID International in Dushanbe from 04-06 December 2023.

This event was facilitated by the UN Women Programme Office in Tajikistan in partnership with OMID International, a non-profit organization committed to empowering Afghan communities. The dialogue focused on how international actors and UN agencies can contribute to achieving the results outlined in the document, around the four key areas of Ensuring the participation of young Afghan women in peace processes and dialogues; Promoting the safety and security of women; Advocating for the education of Afghan women and their role in peace-building and Fostering economic empowerment for peace dividends.

Parviz Boboev, UN RCO

Boboev Parviz

RCO
Coordination and Development Analyst Programme Communications and Advocacy

UN entities involved in this initiative

RCO
United Nations Resident Coordinator Office
UN Women
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women

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