UNAMA is a political mission that provides political good offices in Afghanistan; works with and supports the government; supports the process of peace and reconciliation; monitors and promotes human rights and the protection of civilians in armed conflict; promotes good governance; and encourages regional cooperation.
UNAMA was established by the UN Security Council Resolution 1401 in March 2002 at the request of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Its mandate is reviewed annually with the latest mandate renewal being on 15 March 2016 when the Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2274 (2016).
Resolution 2274 calls for UNAMA and the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan (SRSG) to continue leading and coordinating international civilian efforts in assisting Afghanistan, guided by the principle of reinforcing Afghan sovereignty, leadership and ownership. In doing so, the resolution calls upon UNAMA and the SRSG to promote more coherent support by the international community to the Government of Afghanistan’s development and governance priorities.
UNAMA maintains a permanent field presence in 12 provinces across Afghanistan and liaison offices in Islamabad (Pakistan) and Tehran (Iran). In 2016 staff numbers are expected to stand at: 376 international, 1,163 national and 79 UN Volunteers.
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Displaying 1 - 3 of 3Water Rights: An Assessment of Afghanistan’s Legal Framework Governing Water for Agriculture
“Water is the lifeblood of the people of Afghanistan, not just for living but also for the economy, which has traditionally been dominated by agriculture.” Nearly “80% of Afghanistan’s population derive their livelihood from the agriculture sector.” And, agriculture remains one of Afghanistan’s principal growth sectors.
The Stolen Lands of Afghanistan and its People
The second in a series of three reports entitled, “The Stolen Lands of Afghanistan and its People; The State Land Distribution System,” this report focuses on how state lands are distributed. This paper is the result of a desktop review and joint research by the UNAMA Rule of Law Unit (RoL) and the Civil Affairs Unit (CAU) in seven provinces—Kabul, Nangarhar, Kunduz, Balkh, Herat, Gardez, and Kandahar.
The Stolen Lands of Afghanistan and its People
This report is the first in a series of three on issues related to theft of state and private lands by private individuals, armed groups, communities, the government and the state. This report, which provides the foundation for the subsequent reports, is issued separately and stands alone as a summary of the basic legal framework for land administration and management (A&M) in Afghanistan.