UNESCO may resume literacy programme in Afghanistan

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) plans to restart a literacy programme in Afghanistan.

UN chief calls for protection of journalists’ rights

The UN secretary-general says journalists and media workers are facing increasing politicisation of their work and growing threats to their freedom.

No Reason to Delay Jam Minaret Consolidation: Minister Zuhair

Kabul (BNA) There is no reason to delay the consolidation of the Minaret of Jam, Minister of Information and Culture, Mohammad Tahir Zuhair said the other day.

Tourism booms in Herat

According to the director of tourism in Herat province, the presence of tourists in Herat has recently increased and more than 4,000 people visit the historical and ancient sites of the province every month.

UNESCO Calls to Reopen Afghan Girls’ Schools

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday warned of the negatve consequences of Afghan girls not attending school and called on all relevant actors in Afghanistan to ensure girls’ schools reopen.

Egyptian Mummies Paraded Through Cairo on Way to New Museum

A grand parade conveyed 22 ancient Egyptian royal mummies in special capsules across the capital Cairo on Saturday to a new museum home where they can be displayed in greater splendour.

UNESCP vows to preserve Afghanistan’s cultural heritage

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has said that it will always support the people of Afghanistan in preserving their rich cultural heritage.

Afghanistan dedicated to protecting rights of all ethnic groups, women: Muttaqi

The interim government of Afghanistan has obtained achievements in protecting the rights of all ethnic groups as well as women and children since its establishment, said Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Wednesday.

Afghanistan’s girls lament continued closure of high schools

Afghan girls, who have been confined to their homes, urge the Taliban not to snatch their right to education.

Herat old city not registered with UNESCO due to corruption

findings show 30 percent houses in the old city of western Herat province have been destroyed to build high-rise buildings during the former government — a reason the city could not be registered with UNESCO.

Afghans urge IEA to preserve historical sites

Afghans have called on the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) to help preserve the country’s rich heritage of historical sites which they say could attract thousands of foreign tourists a year.

Ghor's Ancient Minaret of Jam in Danger of Collapsing: Officials

The Minaret of Jam, a historic structure located in the western province of Ghor, is on the brink of collapse, provincial officials said on Friday.

The Minaret of Jam to Collapse

The Minaret of Jam, the famous ancient monument, is on the verge of collapse.

Miniature artists call on UNESCO to include Afghanistan on heritage list

Afghan Miniature artists have urged the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to include Afghanistan in its Persian Miniature cultural heritage listings alongside other countries in the region.