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On the auspicious occasion of Nowruz, signifying new beginnings, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, HE Wahidullah Waissi, participated in the re-inauguration of Afghanistan’s Friendship Group at the Parliament of Australia. Co-chaired by Hon Mr. Julian Hill and Hon…

On International Women’s Day, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute hosted a panel event on women, peace and security, with a focus on the role of women in conflict and protest movements. The event saw the participation of Ambassador Wahidullah Waissi…

The ambassador of Afghanistan, His Excellency Wahidullah Waissi, had recently visited New Zealand to celebrate Waitangi Day, marking the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between the British Crown and Maori chiefs in 1840. During the visit, the ambassador had…

Shab-e-Yalda or Chella, has been considered as part of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). This was announced on the occasion of the 17th session of the intergovernmental committee for the safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage held in Rabat, Morocco on 29…

International Women’s Day (IWD) was held on March 8, 2022 in Melbourne. The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan along with Monash University, Baran Entertainment and Helping Afghans digital platform, highlighted the current plight of women and girls in…

On the 17th of February 2022, Ian Campbell Smith or more commonly known by his stage name ‘Fred Smith’ performed a charity concert for the recently evacuated Afghans in Canberra. The concert was devised by Smith who described the concert…

On Saturday the 5th of February 2022 the launch of “My Life, My Story” exhibition was held at the Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre in Sydney Australia. My Life, My Story shares 21 personal stories of women living outside of…

In December 2021, the 6th Ghan International Film Festival was held in Adelaide, South Australia in partnership with Farda TV Australia. GIFFA showcased the incredible talent of Afghan filmmakers as they captured the culturally and linguistically diverse landscape of Afghanistan. The…

On Thursday 29th July, inter-parliamentary dialogue between Afghanistan and New Zealand was held to exchange views on shared efforts to reduce the Taliban’s current violence and call for an immediate ceasefire. Furthermore, discussions around efforts to promotes women’s meaningful representation…

April 15th marks World Art Day. Proclaimed at the 40th session of UNESCO’s General Conference in 2019, World Art Day aims to promote the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art. UNESCO utilises World Art Day to encourage everyone to join…