This issue of UN Special highlights the conflict in Afghanistan that has been running for 17 years. This war, unfortunately, hasn’t generated the global awareness necessary to reach a negotiated peace and continues to rage. We invite you to learn more about the situation in this war-torn country in the opening article, which tells the history of the war, where we stand now, and lays out the – admittedly difficult – way ahead. Additionally, you will find interviews with Ambassador Suraya Dalil, the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan in Geneva and with Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, WHO Representative in Afghanistan. The centerfold will give you a timeline of the ongoing conflict. We also invite you to read about the dilemmas surrounding the relationship with the Taliban, and how photography can be used to build bridges.
In this edition we also speak about Sri Lanka’s contributions to the international community. You can read an interview with H. E. Mr. Ravinatha P. Aryasinha, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Geneva, who shares his thoughts on his country’s role on the global stage and, among other things, the recent meeting that allowed the Conference on Disarmament to resume its substantive work after many years. Several other articles in this edition are related to health. You will find an overview of the upcoming bi-yearly Geneva Health Forum that brings together participants from all over the world. This year saw also the launch of a non-communicable diseases (NCDs) initiative, called the Defeat-NCD Partnership. We encourage you to learn more about this initiative’s work and ambitions. Going back to this month’s main focus, Afghanistan, you may also read about the important work done by female polio-workers in this country. In this light, we wish you a healthy month ahead!
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