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The government departments pledges to identify and solve the problems of people with disabilities
News A one-day learning workshop conducted in Balkh, Jawzjan, Samangan, Ghazni, Wardak, and Paktika provinces to discuss the problems, opportunities, barriers, and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities in the government departments.
From dependency to independency
News A group of women gathers in Nawabad Qadim village in the Shulgara district of Balkh province to help each other reach economic independence.
When the United States wants to silence the ICC, our voices are needed in support
News As the international Criminal Court has resumed its investigation of suspected war crimes in Afghanistan, Donald Trump has ordered sanctions against the court’s staff and those cooperating with it. By this action, USA is undermining International Humanitarian Law and denies justice for the Afghan people, blogs Secretary General Andreas Stefansson.
Kajsa Johansson SCA’s new chairman
News Kajsa Johansson, 41, was elected as the SCA's new chairman at the annual meeting on May 30. She wants to develop the advocacy work in Sweden for a better aid and sees the challenges in Afghanistan as greater than before.
Afghanistan’s community-driven development is on track despite challenges
News 'Experiences and Expectations for Community-Driven Development’ is a joint research study commissioned by SCA, ACBAR[1], and IWA[2] to assess the progress of the Citizens’ Charter Afghanistan Project (CCAP)[3] which is the first phase of the broader Citizens Charter National Priority Programme (CCNPP)[4].
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
News A set of answers to the most important questions regarding COVID-19 pandemic and SCA's response.
Men and Boys Engagement for Gender Equality in Afghanistan
News Swedish Committee for Afghanistan convened a conference entitled “Sharing Learning and Experiences: Men and Boys Engagement for Gender Equality in Afghanistan” with participation of representatives from the Afghan government, including the Chief Executive Office of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Ministry of Women Affairs and some other ministries, representatives of National and International NGOs, Civil Society […]
Halema is no more perceived a disabled
News People with disabilities are among the poorest and most socially excluded groups in Afghanistan. Every fifth family have one individual with a disability. Women with disabilities face an additional set of challenges in terms of movement, restrictions to socialize with people, ability to make decisions or participate in public life. Most critically, not having an income of their own forces many of them to rely on their families.
De oskyldiga i klimatkrisen
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Ett av jordens redan mest utsatta folk riskerar att drabbas ytterligare av den pågående klimatkrisen. En klimatkris de är i princip oskyldiga till att ha orsakat. Orättvisan kan knappast vara tydligare.