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  • FAIZABAD, 30 July 2005..Vocational Training Course for women  ....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC aim is to make women aware of their onwn status as Mother and as Woman, by giving lessons on maternity, reproductive health, family planning and post-natal issues. ....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • FAIZABAD, 30 July 2005..Vocational Training Centre for women....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC aim is to make women aware of their onwn status as Mother and as Woman, by giving lessons on maternity, health, family planning and post-natal issues. ....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • A Maoist woman in a village of Dailekh - west of Nepal. She is a member of the  Maoist Army
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  • FAIZABAD, 30 July 2005..Vocational Training Centre for women....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC aim is to make women aware of their onwn status as Mother and as Woman, by giving lessons on maternity, health, family planning and post-natal issues. ....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • TAMIL NADU, MARCH 1994.A woman is restraining her daughter while the father is throwing cold water over her. Another woman is watching the scene while the young woman keeps weeping.
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  • TAMIL NADU, MARCH 1994.A woman in chains is taken by her parents to the well to be cleansed of the 'evil spirtis". Another woman is lying on the ground lamenting.
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  • TAMIL NADU, MARCH 1994.An old woman is lying on the floor. She is wresting her head on her few belongings.
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  • TAMIL NADU, MARCH 1994.A young woman succumbs and gets to the ground. The father keeps throwing buckets of 'holy water' over her body. Locals believe that her body is possessed by evil spirits and that faith is said to be the only remedy.
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  • TAMIL NADU, MARCH 1994.A young woman is sitting on the floor looking at her chains..This is the fate awaiting those who the locals believe are possessed by evil spirits.
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  • Heavy labor. A woman is carring a big jar under her arm along a road under construction during midday sun.
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  • TAMIL NADU, MARCH 1994.A woman lying on the ground is wailing and rolling over in a state of distress.
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  • A Maoist woman holding is gun. "No one is forced to join the Red Army, it is their free will to become a soldier. Wegive them a six months training" a Maoist spokesman says. ---------- Speaking to a Police officer  in Surket, he says: "Their (Maoist Army) strong tactic is surprise. We never know when they could attack us. When someone comes towards us, we never know whether they are about to say Namaste or throw a hand grenade at us.
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  • Afghan woman wearing a burqa, walking on the street of Kart-i-Naw. A passenger bus pass by.
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  • KABUL 03 August 2005..In a crowded street of Kabul, I come across a woman and a child with a dark lump on her face...The only words the woman says to me are:' DOCTOR.... DOCTOR'...I write down her name & address:.."Shabana, Panza Family, Khair-Khana, Kabul"
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  • YAFTAL PAYAN, 31 July 2005..A young lady at Bitha Bala's Vocational Traning Centre.....The VTC aim is to make women aware of their onwn status as Mother and as Woman, by giving lessons on maternity, reproductive health, family planning and post-natal issues.....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • A woman wearing a big golden earring dressed in a white cloth is looking at the camera.
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  • SPECIAL OLYMPICS AFGHANISTAN 2005..Kabul, 23 August 2005..A Woman Police Officer at  the Bagh-e-Zanana/Women Affairs Department. This is where the female Athletes will play the olympics games
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  • TAMIL NADU, MARCH 1994.A young muslim woman is weeping and praying in front of the grave. She is looking at the palm of her hands burrying her sorrow in them..The legend says that 400-years-ago a couple died there in a divine way and went straight to heaven for eternal love. The place became sacred and locals believe that people are cured there by the grace of god.
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  • TAMIL NADU, MARCH 1994.A young muslim woman is weeping and praying in front of a grave. The legend says that 400-years-ago a couple died there in a divine way and went straight to heaven for eternal love. The place became sacred and locals believe that people are cured there by the grace of god....
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  • FAIZABAD, 27 July 2005..A woman learns how to sew by machine at the Women Affairs Department.....This is part of the Vocational Training Course, funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA...The VTC aim is to improve the status of women, by providing them a two-hour daily course on reproductive health, literacy and working skills.
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  • FAIZABAD, 30 July 2005..Vocational Training Centre for women....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC aim is to make women aware of their onwn status as Mother and as Woman, by giving lessons on maternity, health, family planning and post-natal issues. ....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • TAMIL NADU, MARCH 1994.A woman is restraining her daughter who is in chains. Meanwhile her father is throwing a bucket of water from the well over her body. This is meant to clean her from the evil spirits believed to possess her body..
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  • Woman in the bus
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  • A woman sits on the ground with her daughter.
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  • A truck transporting second-hand tyres drives towards Khost. The other two, loaded with fire woods, go to Gardez. A woman wearing a blu burka walks by.
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  • Afghan students look at a picture of a woman displayed in a photographic book on Kashmir
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  • YAFTAL PAYAN, 31 July 2005..A young lady at Bitha Bala's Vocational Traning Centre.....The VTC aim is to make women aware of their onwn status as Mother and as Woman, by giving lessons on maternity, reproductive health, family planning and post-natal issues.....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • YAFTAL PAYAN, 31 July 2005..A young lady at Bitha Bala's Vocational Traning Centre.....The VTC aim is to make women aware of their onwn status as Mother and as Woman, by giving lessons on maternity, reproductive health, family planning and post-natal issues.....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • FAIZABAD, 30 July 2005..Women Affairs Department, Vocational Training Centre.  A young woman stand behind a sew machine. ....The VTC aim is to improve the status of   women, by  providing them a two-hour daily course on Health, literacy and working skills.....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • TAMIL NADU, MARCH 1994.A young woman in a state of surrender is lying on the ground after being forcefully cleansed by the 'holy water'. Locals believe that her body is possessed by evil spirits and faith is said to be the only remedy.
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  • A truck loaded with second-hand tyres drives towards Khost and  woman wearing a blu burka walks by.
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  • YAFTAL PAYAN, 31 July 2005..Bitha Bala Vocational Traning Course. ..A young lady smiles behind her white veil.....The VTC aim is to make women aware of their onwn status as Mother and as Woman, by giving lessons on maternity, reproductive health, family planning and post-natal issues. ....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • YAFTAL PAYAN, 31 July 2005..Women having a chat at a Vocational Traning Centre.  ....The VTC aim is to make women aware of their onwn status as Mother and as Woman, by giving lessons on maternity, reproductive health, family planning and post-natal issues.....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • YAFTAL PAYAN, 31 July 2005..Women standing at the entrance of Bitha Bala's Vocational Training Centre.....The VTC aim is to make women aware of their onwn status as Mother and as Woman, by giving lessons on maternity, reproductive health, family planning and post-natal issues.....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • 03 September 2005..Afghan students look at a picture of a woman displayed in a photographic book on Kashmir
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  • YAFTAL PAYAN, 31 July 2005..Women talking to each other during a Vocational Traning Centre....The VTC aim is to make women aware of their onwn status as Mother and as Woman, by giving lessons on maternity, reproductive health, family planning and post-natal issues.....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • FAIZABAD, 30 July 2005..Vocational Training Centre....The VTC aim is to make women aware of their onwn status as Mother and as Woman, by giving lessons on maternity, reproductive health, family planning and post-natal issues. ....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • Surkhet, 01 March 2005. .. A woman standing in a temporary refugees camp in Surkhet. They have left their village in Jumla district because of the Maoist threats
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  • Kusapani, 03 March 2005... A Maoist fighter arriving in a small village of Surket District.
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  • YAFTAL PAYAN, 31 July 2005..Women at Bitha Bala's Vocational Traning Centre.  ..Most of the 'one room' school are located in private houses. The VTC aim is to make women aware of their onwn status as Mother and as Woman, by giving lessons on maternity, health, family planning and post-natal issues. ....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • YAFTAL PAYAN, 31 July 2005..A young lady at Bitha Bala's Vocational Traning Centre.....The VTC aim is to make women aware of their onwn status as Mother and as Woman, by giving lessons on maternity, reproductive health, family planning and post-natal issues.....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • YAFTAL PAYAN, 31 July 2005..Women at Bitha Bala's Vocational Traning Centre.  ....Most of the 'one room' school are located in private houses. The VTC aim is to make women aware of their onwn status as Mother and as Woman, by giving lessons on maternity, health, family planning and post-natal issues. ..According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • MAKHFI, 30 July 2005 ..Vocational Training Course for women... ..The VTC aim is to make women aware of their onwn status as Mother and as Woman, by giving lessons on  family planning, reproductive health and post-natal issues.....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • FAIZABAD, 30/07/05..Woman soldier on the road
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  • YAFTAL PAYAN, 31 July 2005..Women during a Vocational Traning Course  ....The VTC aim is to make women aware of their onwn status as Mother and as Woman, by giving lessons on maternity, health, family planning and post-natal issues. ..According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA.
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  • SPECIAL OLYMPICS AFGHANISTAN..KABUL 24 August 2005..Bagh-e-Zanana, female games...Youn Afghan woman, wearing a white veil, sits next to a photo exibition installation at the Women Affairs Department...On 23-25 August 2005, Special Olympics Afghanistan held its first national Games at Olympic Stadium in Kabul. More than 300 athletes, including 80 female athletes, experienced a taste of happiness and achievement for the first time in their lives. They competed in athletics, bocce and football (soccer). Because of cultural restrictions, males and females competed at separate venues.
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  • 21 August 2005..A woman sit on the road next to a truck loaded with the remaining of the house she left in Waziristan.
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  • Kalikot, 04 March 2005. .. A woman is carring a basket of bamboo leaves. In most of Kalikot's area, walking is the only method of transport. Donkeys are also used for moving cargo.
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  • Kusapani, 03 March 2005... A Maoist fighter. "No one is forced to join the Red Army, it is their free will to become a soldier. We give them a six months training" a Maoist spokesman says. ---------- Speaking to a Police officer in Surket, he says: "Their (Maoist Army) strong tactic is surprise. We never know when they could attack us. When someone comes towards us, we never know whether they are about to say Namaste or throw a hand grenade at us."
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  • TAMIL NADU, MARCH 1994.A father is taking his daugther across the courtyard on a 'leash'. At the well she is going to be cleansed with 'holy water' which locals believe possess her body.
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  • Jammu & Kashmir, Srinagar April 1994.<br />
Women are protesting against the atrocities committed by Indian soldiers.In this occasion they were standing at the entrance of a park to protest the murder of a greengrocer and to block the path of soldiers who were trying to stop the ceremony. Torture is widely practised in Kashmir as a means of extracting information from detainees, coercing confessions, punishing persons believed sympathetic to the militants and creating a climate of political repression.Torture include severe methods, which include the psico-torture: soldiers rape the detainee's wife in front of his eyes.
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  • Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar 1994<br />
Photoreportage by Kash Gabriele Torsello
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  • Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar 1994<br />
Photoreportage by Kash Gabriele Torsello
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  • Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar 1994<br />
Photoreportage by Kash Gabriele Torsello
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  • Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar 1994<br />
Photoreportage by Kash Gabriele Torsello
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  • Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar 1994<br />
Photoreportage by Kash Gabriele Torsello
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  • Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar 1994<br />
Photoreportage by Kash Gabriele Torsello
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  • Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar 1994<br />
Photoreportage by Kash Gabriele Torsello
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  • Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar 1994<br />
Photoreportage by Kash Gabriele Torsello
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  • Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar 1994<br />
Photoreportage by Kash Gabriele Torsello
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  • Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar 1994<br />
Photoreportage by Kash Gabriele Torsello
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  • Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar 1994<br />
Photoreportage by Kash Gabriele Torsello
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  • Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar 1994<br />
Photoreportage by Kash Gabriele Torsello
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  • London September 2002...Mother and son kissing each other. The baby is about two weeks old.
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  • LONDON'S TRAFALGAR SQUARE, 11 February 2006.Over 5,000 UK Muslims demonstrate against incitement & Islamophobia following the controversial cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) published in a Danish newspaper which led to worldwide protests..The event was organised by the Muslim Council of Britain and the Muslim Association of Britain, with the backing of a number of  peace organisations and the Mayor of London.
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  • LONDON'S TRAFALGAR SQUARE, 11 February 2006... UNITED AGAINST ISLAMOPHOBIA & INCITEMENT ..Over 5,000 UK Muslims demonstrate against incitement & Islamophobia following the controversial cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) published in a Danish newspaper which led to worldwide protests...The event was organised by the Muslim Council of Britain and the Muslim Association of Britain, with the backing of a number of  peace organisations and the Mayor of London.
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  • LONDON'S TRAFALGAR SQUARE, 11 February 2006.Over 5,000 UK Muslims demonstrate against incitement & Islamophobia following the controversial cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) published in a Danish newspaper which led to worldwide protests..The event was organised by the Muslim Council of Britain and the Muslim Association of Britain, with the backing of a number of  peace organisations and the Mayor of London.
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  • Canadian soldiers take a short time off at the Kandahar Governor House. Today the Gov. H. Asadullah K. will host a meeting with  the Ambassador of Japan N. Okuda and several other Diplomats.
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  • BAHARAK HOSPITAL, 28 July 2005..Young mothers wait outside the vaccination clinic...The clinic provides children immunization against Tetanus, Polio, Thubercolosi and Diphtheria...The clinic is supported by the United Nations Population Fund.....According to UNFPA data, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality...
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  • BAHARAK HOSPITAL, 28 July 2005...In the corridor of Baharak-Hospital, mothers wait for their children to get vaccinated. ..The clinic provides vaccines against Tetanus, Polio, Thubercolosi, Measles and Diphtheria...Project supported by UNFPA..
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  • BAHARAK, 28 July 2005..Vocational Training Centre for Women....The VTC aim is to improve the status of women, by giving them lessons on maternity, family planning and post-natal issues. ..According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.....The VTC is funded by UNFPA and implemented by IBNSINA...
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  • FAIZABAD PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL, 27 July 2005....UNFPA Staff and local Doctors inspect the operating theatre at the main Hospital.....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births. ..Lack of medical infrastructures is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality...
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  • KABUL 15 August 2005..Women sit around the doorway  of Maiwand Hospital RSU.....Shabana. a nine months old Afghan girl, has been diagnosed with a 'neurofibroma'. This is a tumor or growth located along a nerve or nervous tissue. It is an inherited disorder. If left unchecked, a neurofibroma can cause severe nerve damage leading to loss of function to the area stimulated by that nerve.....The Rehabilitative Surgery Unit (RSU) at Maiwand Hospital is fully supported by the French NGO Medical Refresher Courses for Afghans (MRCA), also by the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, and by the Embassy of Japan under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Project (GAGP). The Italian NGO Operation Smile Italia Onlus provides training to the Doctors. ....Maiwand Hospital dates back to the rein of Nadir Shah in the 1930s.
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  • KABUL 24 August 2005.Afghan girls running for the 25 Meters competition at Bagh-e-Zanama, in occasion of the Special Olympics games for disable...On 23-25 August 2005, Special Olympics Afghanistan held its first national Games at Olympic Stadium in Kabul. More than 300 athletes, including 80 female athletes, experienced a taste of happiness and achievement for the first time in their lives. They competed in athletics, bocce and football (soccer). Because of cultural restrictions, males and females competed at separate venues.
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  • SPECIAL OLYMPICS AFGHANISTAN..KABUL 24 August 2005..Bagh-e-Zanana
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  • SPECIAL OLYMPICS AFGHANISTAN..KABUL 24 August 2005..Bagh-e-Zanana
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  • FAIZABAD PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL, 27 July 2005..Dr Hajera poits her finger to the country Maternal Mortality Ratios.....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births.....
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  • FAIZABAD PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL, 27 July 2005..A newborn baby with his mother and grand-mother.....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births.  Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.
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  • FAIZABAD PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL, 27 July 2005..A newborn baby with his mother and grand-mother.....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births.  Underage marriage is one of the primary causes of maternal mortality.
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  • KABUL 25 August 2005..Young girl, wearing a red scarf, takes part to  the closing ceremony of the Special Olympics at Ghazi Stadium...On 23-25 August 2005, Special Olympics Afghanistan held its first national Games at Olympic Stadium in Kabul. ..More than 300 athletes, including 80 female athletes, experienced a taste of happiness and achievement for the first time in their lives. They competed in athletics, bocce and football (soccer). Because of cultural restrictions, males and females competed at separate venues...
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  • KABUL 25 August 2005..Young Afghan girl takes part to  the closing Olympics ceremony at Ghazi Stadium...On 23-25 August 2005, Special Olympics Afghanistan held its first national Games at Olympic Stadium in Kabul. ..More than 300 athletes, including 80 female athletes, experienced a taste of happiness and achievement for the first time in their lives. They competed in athletics, bocce and football (soccer). Because of cultural restrictions, males and females competed at separate venues...
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  • FAIZABAD PROVINCIAL HOSPITALl, 27 July 2005..A mother sits herself down with her newborn baby.....According to United Nations Population Fund, Afghanistan has among the world?s highest rates of maternal mortality, and Badakhshan has the highest rates ever recorded anywhere in the world, with one mother dying in every 15 births.
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  • Iranian journalist covering the Olympics games at ghazi Stadium
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  • Daily life in the countryside of Kabul's region
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  • Stop the Onslaught on Lebanon.LONDON 22 July 2006. Over 7,000 people joined a street protest against Israel's attacks on Lebanon.."The Israeli assault is now spreading to all regions including the mountains and the north. The damage is enormous and the death toll is rising. This only indicates the scale of the attacks and the advanced weaponry the Israelis are using. Only looking at the infrastructure ruins you can see how powerful they are. We are under siege from all directions - air, sea and land." Eyewitness account from a socialist in Lebanon
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  • Stop the Onslaught on Lebanon.LONDON 22 July 2006. Over 7,000 people joined a street protest against Israel's attacks on Lebanon.."The Israeli assault is now spreading to all regions including the mountains and the north. The damage is enormous and the death toll is rising. This only indicates the scale of the attacks and the advanced weaponry the Israelis are using. Only looking at the infrastructure ruins you can see how powerful they are. We are under siege from all directions - air, sea and land." Eyewitness account from a socialist in Lebanon
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  • Stop the Onslaught on Lebanon.LONDON 22 July 2006. Over 7,000 people joined a street protest against Israel's attacks on Lebanon.."The Israeli assault is now spreading to all regions including the mountains and the north. The damage is enormous and the death toll is rising. This only indicates the scale of the attacks and the advanced weaponry the Israelis are using. Only looking at the infrastructure ruins you can see how powerful they are. We are under siege from all directions - air, sea and land." Eyewitness account from a socialist in Lebanon
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  • A young girl counting her money on the road
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  • Margaret Nielen, Laif Photo Editor, in Kabul
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  • Mother and child in a refugees camp...Jelum Valley 2001
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  • Sfilata di carnevale di Gallipoli (LE) 2011. Donna vestita da Pulcinella, anche le maschere più tradizionali trovano sempre posto nella sfilata..Women dressed as Pulcinella, even the most traditional masks are always placed in the parade.
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  • Sfilata di carnevale di Gallipoli (LE) 2011. Carro allegorico a tema "unità d'Italia" e "festa della donna". Su di esso tre ballerine in bikini hanno sfidato il freddo della tagione invernale. Sulla parte anteriore del carro presente la figura simbolica di Titoru...Cart themed "unity of Italy"and "Women's Day.". On it three dancers in bikinis braved the cold of the winter season. On the front of this cart the symbolic figure Titoru.
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  • Mesagne, centro storico. Anziani seduti davanti alla chiesa dove si è appena conclusa la celebrazione di un matrimonio.
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  • Mesagne, centro storico. Anziana donna davanti alla sua casa.
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  • Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar 1994<br />
Photoreportage by Kash Gabriele Torsello
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  • Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar 1994<br />
Photoreportage by Kash Gabriele Torsello
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Photoreportage by Kash Gabriele Torsello
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