U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to Afghan Women

Posted by Elizabeth Timberlake and Saba Ghori / March 09, 2010

Afghan school girls read their lessons for school in Afghanistan, Aug. 31, 2006. [AP File Photo]

About the Authors: Elizabeth Timberlake serves as Political Officer on the Afghanistan Desk and covers women's issues and human rights. Saba Ghori serves as South and Central Asia Specialist and Violence Against Women Advisor for the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues, and covers the countries of South and Central Asia, including Afghanistan.

Women are essential to progress and stability in Afghanistan. This is a critical point that is addressed in depth by the U.S. government's revised Afghanistan and Pakistan Regional Stabilization Strategy. This strategy incorporates women into every aspect of our programs and engagement. more »

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