Women in Afghanistan -- some helpful resources to help you understand their situation
20:33, 11 January 2010
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Women in Afghanistan -- a subject almost always on my mind, a subject I wish was on the media, the military and politicans' minds.
Here are three resources I've found quite interesting recently regarding women in Afghanistan:
- "We Have the Promises of the World”: Women’s Rights in Afghanistan". This 96-page report details emblematic cases of ongoing rights violations in five areas: attacks on women in public life; violence against women; child and forced marriage; access to justice; and girls' access to secondary education." Available in English, Dari and Pashto.
- "2009 Afghanistan Report: Amplifying the Voices of Women in Afghanistan." This survey and report series serves as the linchpin of a campaign to raise awareness about the connection between women’s economic, social and political participation in society and the overall strength of a nation, based on the argument that when women are progressing in areas like education, health, role in society, and legal status, other positive developments occur for the society as a whole.
- Back in February 2009, Sarah Chayes joined Fresh Air to explain how the Taliban is using both fear and persuasion to once again expand its power in Afghanistan.
Want to help women in Afghanistan? I recommend gifts to CARE and/or BPeace.
