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Read more27 Mar'The Afghan Tragedy', Jan 1988 - What has changed and what hasn't in the last 30 years in Afghanistan?
In 1988, the British & Irish Agencies Afghanistan Group (then the British Refugee Council) published one of the first reports on the situation in Afghanistan. The '...
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Read more26 FebCivil Society input into the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan - Report 2019
The British and Irish Agencies Afghanistan Group (BAAG) is pleased to present the summary report on 'Civil Society input into the Geneva Conference on...
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Read more11 FebAfghanistan in January 2019; Key News
Peace
January saw a growing momentum in American diplomatic efforts for peace amid growing scepticism. US Special Envoy for peace in Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad held a six...
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Read more05 FebAfghan & International Civil Society Synthesis Paper - GCA 2018.
BAAG is pleased to present the Afghan and International Civil Society Synthesis paper. This paper summarises the key views and recommendations made by Afghan and international civil society...
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Read more12 JanAfghanistan in December 2018; Key News
Peace
December was another month of ups and downs for peace efforts. To shore up political support at home, on the 11th, President Ghani formed the High Advisory Board for...
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Read more07 JanAfghanistan in November 2018; Key News
Peace & Politics
President Ashraf Ghani announced an updated peace plan at the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan, co-hosted by the Afghan government and the UN on 27-28...
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Read more07 Dec
Civil Society Position Paper - Geneva Conference on Afghanistan 2018
On the 28th November the 13th high-...
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Read more07 DecStatement of Civil Society at the Geneva Conference on Afghanistan
On the 28th November the 13th high-level international...
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Read more06 DecReturns & Displacement - BAAG Policy Position Paper 2018
BAAG is pleased to present its autumn 2018 Policy Position Paper on...
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Read more05 NovAfghanistan in October 2018; Key News
Elections
The long-awaited parliamentary elections which have been delayed for three years, were finally held in Afghanistan on the...
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Read more05 OctAfghanistan in September 2018; Key News
Peace and Politics
Peace remained elusive in September. An anonymous Taliban official told Reuters that they met with Afghan government representatives...
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Read more04 SepAfghanistan in July & August 2018; Key News
Peace and Politics
Despite the euphoria following June’s holiday truce between the Afghan government and the Taliban, the conflict...
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Read more03 SepGeneva Conference on Afghanistan 2018 Announcement - Civil Society Delegation Nominations
Applications are no longer being accepted as the deadline was 18 September 2018.
The GCA...
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Read more16 NovSave the Children UK joins BAAG
Save the Children UK has supported children and their families in Afghanistan for over 40 years. BAAG is thrilled to...
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Read more05 OctStatement of Afghan civil society at the Brussels Conference
Statement of Afghan civil society at the Brussels Conference
5 Oct 2016
PALWASHA HASSAN Good Afternoon, Excellencies,
We are deeply honoured to speak today on behalf of the...
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Read more29 SepOfficial civil society position paper for Brussels Conference
On 27th September the ten civil society delegates to the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan launched their official position paper. With recommendations to the Afghan government and international...
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Read more27 SepGrassroots engagement holds the key to development in Afghanistan
Qatra, qatra darya mesh – drop by drop a river is made
Ten prominent Afghan development and human rights activists will alert world leaders to the deteriorating security situation...
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Read more11 AugApplications for BCA representatives
UPDATE 18th August - the application period is NOW CLOSED
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Read more19 AprBAAG welcomes Child Soldiers International to its membership
Child Soldiers International has joined the membership of BAAG, boosting the current number of full and observer members to 29.
Child Soldiers International was established in 1998 and...
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Read more27 JulChallenging public perceptions of overseas aid: new report
2015 is a pivotal year in global development. Its sees the end of fifteen years of efforts to achieve the Millenium Development Goals, and to agree their successor Sustainable Development Goals...
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Read more25 JunLinda Norgrove Foundation joins BAAG
BAAG’s network is growing. We are delighted to welcome The Linda Norgrove Foundation to our membership.
The...
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Read more02 JunLaunching a new response to natural disasters
Whilst much is reported in the international media about the conflict in Afghanistan, less focus is placed on the often devastating effects of natural disasters. The press will occasionally...
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Read more27 MarReport launch presents civil society recommendations from London Conference
Today we launch the complete report of our Ayenda Conference. ...
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Read more23 Mar10 civil society networks call for action ahead of major Afghan meeting
In a joint statement launched today, Afghan...
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Read more13 MarBAAG welcomes new member Human Rights Watch
The human rights situation in Afghanistan is both worrying and complex. Recent UN reports indicated a 22% rise in civilian casualties in 2014 compared to 2013, with indiscriminate attacks on non-...