Afghan government recommends Dr. Sima Samar for UN post

The government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan recommends Dr. Sima Samar, the Chairperson of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, for the post of United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.


Dr. Sima Samar has been serving as the Deputy Head of the Interim Government, the first Minister of Women Affairs, and currently the UN Special Reporter for Human Rights in Darfur, Sudan and the Chairperson of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission.


Dr. Samar has received two honorary degrees from the UN and Canadian universities, and several international rewards for her tireless efforts for protecting human rights and democracy in Afghanistan.


The government of Afghanistan believes that the nomination of this international distinguished person as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is a very appropriate selection.


The government of Afghanistan requests all friend countries to support the candidature of Dr. Sima Samar for the post.


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