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As we celebrate International Women’s Day we would like to congratulate women across the globe and especially the brave women of Afghanistan. This day is celebrated in a time when the government of Afghanistan has put some extra attention on appointing women in high positions. The first female provincial governor, the appointment of three female cabinet ministers and first female police chief in the country are some positive evidence that women are making progress in male-dominated conservative Afghan society.
Although such progress has been made, discrimination against and abuse of women continues. Domestic violence and forced marriages are all too common, and many women in the country suffer from poor access to legal resources and exclusion from public life.
How do you evaluate the progress of Afghan women in government and private sectors?
Very respectfully,
Hashmat
Digital Engagement Team, U.S. Centcom
Although such progress has been made, discrimination against and abuse of women continues. Domestic violence and forced marriages are all too common, and many women in the country suffer from poor access to legal resources and exclusion from public life.
How do you evaluate the progress of Afghan women in government and private sectors?
Very respectfully,
Hashmat
Digital Engagement Team, U.S. Centcom