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Archive - Feature Stories 2010

1 December 2010
Statement by Canada's Ambassador to Afghanistan on the completion of final certification of results of Afghanistan's Wolesi Jirga elections
Canada's Ambassador to Afghanistan William Crosbie today issued a statement concerning the completion of the final certification of elections to Afghanistan’s parliament, the Wolesi Jirga. | Full Story

Canadian Ambassador Honours Dr. Sima Samar, Chair of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission And Honorary Officer of the Order of Canada on the eve of International Human Rights Day
On November 9th, 2010, which marked the eve of International Human Rights Day, Canada's Ambassador to Afghanistan, H.E. William Crosbie held a reception in honour of Dr. Sima Samar, Honorary Officer of the Order of Canada and Chair of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) for her ongoing dedication to advancing the liberties of all Afghans. | Full Story

11 November 2010
Together we remember – Nov. 11, 2010
“Remembrance Day in Afghanistan, whether at our embassy in Kabul or at our mission in Kandahar, is a poignant and emotional day,” said Canadian Ambassador William Crosbie at this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony at the Embassy of Canada in Kabul where close to 150 guests representing a myriad of ranks and nationalities gathered on to remember the Canadians and Afghans who have sacrificed their lives in pursuit of a more peaceful and secure Afghanistan. | Full Story

30 September 2010
Out of the Ashes comes to the Embassy of Canada
On September 24th Canadians gathered at the Embassy of Canada in Afghanistan for a screening of the documentary film Out of the Ashes. Joined by a member of the Afghan National Cricket Team, Raees Ahmadzai, film watchers laughed and learned as they followed the adventures of these memorable individuals. | Full Story

Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Visits Training Centre in Mazar-E-Sharif
Training Afghan National Security Forces is a priority for NATO’s International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). In addition to Canadian efforts on that front, there are many other nations contributing to the training and mentoring of Afghanistan’s army and police force. | Full Story

20 August 2010
Kabul: Through the Eyes of Afghan Youth Photo Exhibit
This month-long exhibit is a culmination of photographs taken by 32 young women and men who took to the streets of Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif and Jalalabad in the winter and spring of 2010 to document the lives of Afghans, as part of a photography course offered through AINA Photo Agency and supported by the Embassy of Canada in Afghanistan. | View Photo Gallery

19 August 2010
Kabul: Through the Eyes of Afghan Youth Photo Exhibit Opens in Afghanistan’s Capital City
On July 22nd, Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, William Crosbie, together with Faheem Dashty, Director of AINA Photo Agency launched the national version of the photo exhibit, Through the Eyes of Afghan Youth at Babur Gardens in Kabul. | Full Story

17 August 2010
Canada’s Chargé d’Affaires Statement on Afghanistan Independence Day
Canada’s Chargé d’Affaires to Afghanistan Heather Cruden issued the following statement today in offering best wishes for Afghanistan Independence Day. | Full Story

23 June 2010
Book award dedicated to Glyn Berry
On July 3rd, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Centre for Strategic Studies held its second annual Tarzi Book Prize Awards ceremony in the beautiful setting of Kabul’s public Babur Gardens. Named after Afghanistan’s first Foreign Minister, Allama Mahmood Tarzi, the book contest was established to encourage and promote scholarly works by Afghan authors and help strengthen cultural and intellectual foundations within Afghanistan. | Full Story

23 June 2010
Students Complete Canada-Funded Photography Course
Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan William Crosbie on June 8 presented certificates to 32 Afghan youths - including six women - who completed a three-month photography course funded by the Government of Canada, as part of Canada’s continuing efforts to support the country’s growing media industry | Full Story

17 June 2010
Canadian Ambassador Meets Recipients of CARE Projects to Support Widows
Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, William Crosbie, and Deputy Head of Aid, Christopher Johnson, on June 10 met with recipients of Canadian-funded CARE International programs aimed at supporting widows through vocational training, food aid, advocacy, income generation projects and emergency response. | Full story

16 June 2010
Inauguration of the new Border Police Faculty in Kabul
Deputy Interior Minister General Haidar Basir, Germany’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Werner H. Lauk, and Canada`s Chargé d’Affaires Cindy Termorshuizen inaugurated the new Border Police Faculty at the National Police Academy in Kabul. | Full story

Embassy of Canada Condemns Murder of Arghandab District Governor

7 June 2010
Statement by Canada's Ambassador to Afghanistan on Kabul Peace Jirga
His Excellency William Crosbie, Ambassador of Canada to Afghanistan, issued the following statement today following the conclusion of the Consultative Peace Jirga. | Full story

Embassy Drivers Recognized by Canadian Forces, Civilian Police Contingent
Mr. Saleem Hassan, a driver at the Embassy of Canada in Afghanistan, who was seriously injured in during an insurgent attack on ISAF headquarters in August 2009, was recognized on April 15, 2010, by both the Canadian Forces and the Canadian Civilian Policing Contingent. | Full story

8 April 2010
Canada’s Minister of National Defence Visits Kabul in April
Canada’s Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Peter MacKay, and Minister of Public Works and Government Services, the Honourable Rona Ambrose, visited Kabul April 7 and 8, 2010, where they met with senior Afghan government leaders, international civilian and military officials, and leading members of Afghanistan’s civil society for a first-hand look at current issues and trends facing the country. | Full story

7 April 2010
Canada funds training for Afghan journalists
Nearly 40 Afghan journalists who completed professional training funded by the Embassy of Canada in Afghanistan were presented with certificates at a ceremony hosted by the Government Media and Information Centre on April 7. | Full story

3 April 2010
Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan helps mark International Mine Action Day
On April 3, 2010, William Crosbie, Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan joined the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Staffan de Mistura, and US Ambassador Karl Eikenberry to mark International Mine Action Day. | Full story

Embassy Hosts Cricket Summit to Support Disabled Team
Canada’s embassy in Afghanistan hosted the first Kabul Cricket Summit on April 3, 2010, bringing together teams from around the city to support a group of aspiring disabled cricket players from the eastern city of Jalalabad. | Full story

30 March 2010
Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan William Crosbie meets with newly appointed female Provincial Council members from across Afghanistan
On March 30, 2010, Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan William Crosbie and Head of Aid at the Canadian embassy, Heather Cruden, met with newly appointed female Provincial Council members from across Afghanistan who were in Kabul to participate in training aimed at enhancing their skills associated with their new duties. | Full story

23-24 March 2010
ISAF Hosts Afghan Corrections Conference in Kabul
View Photo galleries on ISAF website and flickr

8 March 2010
Statement by Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan on International Women’s Day
"International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate progress, reflect on current challenges and consider future steps to improve all aspects of women’s lives."
| Full story

16 February 2010
First Class to Graduate from Arts and Architecture Institute
On February 16, Turquoise Mountain’s Institute for Afghan Arts and Architecture held a graduation ceremony in celebration of the first class of students to graduate from their 3 year programmes of study. | Full story

15 February 2010
Canadian Ambassador to Afghanistan William Crosbie interviewed on Shamshad TV
On February 15, Canadian Ambassador to Afghanistan William Crosbie visited Shamshad TV, an Afghan television station located in Kabul. Very influential among the Pashtoons, Shamshad TV broadcasts daily in Pashto and Dari. Its programming is wide-ranging, offering local and international news, sports, movies, music, children’s programming and entertainment shows. | Full story

13 February 2010
Canadian Ambassador to Afghanistan William Crosbie visits PRT in Uruzgan Province
Canadian Ambassador to Afghanistan William Crosbie visited the Australian and Dutch Provincial Reconstruction Team in Uruzgan province on February 13 with Australian Ambassador to Afghanistan Paul Foley and EU Deputy Special Representative Barbara Stapleton. | Full story

February 9, 2010
Kandahar Model Police Plan Signing Ceremony
Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan William R. Crosbie and Canadian Police Commander Assistant Commissioner Graham Muir joined Afghan Minister of Interior Affairs Mohammad Hanif Atmar February 9 at a press conference to officially sign the Charter of Kandahar Model Police Plan (KMPP). | Full story

21 January 2010
Documentary on Badshah Khan Screened in Kabul
A 92-minute long documentary film on the life and legacy of Khan Abdul Ghafa Khan, known as Badshah Khan, was screened for first time in Afghanistan on Wednesday January 20. Canadian filmmaker, Teri McLuhan, presented her documentary to a crowd of approximately 200 who gathered at Radio Television of Afghanistan for the event. | Full story

20 January 2010
Official dinner hosted by Chargé d’Affaires, Cindy Termorshuizen, in honour of Canadian filmmaker Teri C. McLuhan
On Thursday January 21, Chargé d’Affaires, Cindy Termorshuizen hosted a dinner in honour of visiting Canadian filmmaker Teri C. McLuhan. Ms. McLuhan was in Kabul at the invitation of the Canadian Embassy and the Regional Studies Centrer of Afghanistan to promote her award-winning documentary - The Frontier Gandhi: Badshah Khan, a Torch of Peace, the extraordinary story of Badsha Khan, the legendary leader of Khudaie Khidmatgar Movement and Muslim Peacemaker. | Full story

19 January 2010
Kabul’s Afghan National Customs Academy Officially Opens
The Afghan National Customs Academy (ANCA) in Kabul was inaugurated on January 19, 2010. Established with the support of a number of international donors, including Canada and the US, the ANCA will assist the Afghanistan Customs Department to develop into a modern customs service. | Full story

17 January 2010
French Canadian literature donated to the French Department of Kabul University
Canadian Deputy Head of Mission Ms. Cindy Termorshuizen presented a collection of French Canadian literature to the French Department of Kabul University. | Full story