Afghanistan: Women Abused in Lawless Ghor
Gunmen act with impunity in areas outside government control.
24 Jul 18
Gunmen act with impunity in areas outside government control.
The revolution was supposed to bring equality for women but the reality is very different.
Most cases are never reported as they are resolved by tribal elders.
Female participation in the protests has not translated into political power.
Young women turn to desperate measures to escape domestic abuse.
A lack of representation has led to a vicious circle of marginalisation.
A combination of ignorance and willful neglect means female relatives are often excluded.
Women’s rights are a pathway to addressing social and political challenges around the world.
Complaints that communal bodies exclude female voices from organisation roles.