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3 November 2015 - The second episode in a series of special Afghanistan Emrooz radio programmes to mark the unique partnership between Afghans and the United Nations as part of the 70th UN anniversary celebrations is broadcast this week. This episode features two Afghan professionals: Magheferat Samimi, Head of Afghan Human Rights Organization of Jowzjan, Sari-Pul & Faryab Provinces and Rahima Ahmadi, polio vaccination coordinator.

20 October 2015 - This week’s episode of Afghanistan Emrooz radio programme focuses on the role of the police, the prosecutor and the court in Afghanistan’s judicial system. What rights does a suspect have and what does it mean to have the right to a defense lawyer? This episode also explores the importance and benefits of having an independent judicial system in the country.

29 September 2015 - This week’s Afghanistan Emrooz radio programme focuses on the Global Open Day on Women and Peace, an event that has recently been celebrated throughout Afghanistan. The radio programme looks at the role of Afghan women in peace building and discusses how they can be part of the process. The programme underlines about the importance of women in the peace process and challenges they face.

23 September 2015 - Continued international engagement in Afghanistan is critical to avoid waves of people from leaving the country, the top UN official has stated. Nicholas Haysom, head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), says Afghans are counting on the support of the international community as they face ongoing security, economic and political challenges.

1 September 2015 - In this week’s Afghanistan Emrooz radio show we focus on Afghan youth and their development. The show discusses their role in the country’s development. According to the latest demographic report, 63 per cent of Afghanistan’s population is below the age of 25.

21 August 2015 - A UN radio series on youth in politics is expected to reach hundreds of thousands of people across four northeastern provinces of Afghanistan, according to the United Nations mission in the country, UNAMA. The first out of four episodes, designed to encourage young people to participate in politics, was launched on Radio Roshani in the city of Kunduz. It features lively discussions with a women's rights activist, a youth affairs leader and a religious scholar.