Posts By Palwasha Kakar
While Impressive, Gains for Afghan Women Must Increase
November 14, 2012
Let’s face it – the women activists of Afghanistan, along with the international community’s support, have done a pretty good job of achieving critical gains for women. For example, we have three women in our cabinet, we have almost 30 percent women in our parliament and women in parliament are the most active participants…
Religious Leaders and Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
June 6, 2012
In a recent Asia Foundation staff meeting in Kabul announcing staff performance awards and commendations, an unexpected name was called out. Unlike other staff, Muhammad Aman was not being acknowledged for accomplishments in his direct line of duty.
Topics: Conflict and Fragile Conditions | Education | Governance | Washington DC | Women's Empowerment
Countries: Afghanistan
Without Representation, Women’s Rights in Afghanistan Risk Being Negotiated Away
March 9, 2011
The Asia Foundation 2010 Survey of the Afghan People found that 83 percent of respondents approve of the government’s efforts at negotiation and reconciliation with armed anti-government elements; 44 per cent of all respondents were women.
Topics: Governance | International Women's Day | Washington DC | Women's Empowerment
Countries: Afghanistan