UN: Violence Against Women In Afghanistan 'Pandemic' -- Deutsche Welle
Although women's rights in Afghanistan have improved since 2001, female politicians and activists have been increasingly subjected to threats, intimidation and attacks, says UN Women chief Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
DW: How has the US-led invasion of Afghanistan and the subsequent ISAF mission impacted the situation of women in the country?
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka: Despite the multiple challenges facing Afghanistan, remarkable gains have been made on women's rights in the last decade. Since the 2001 fall of the Taliban regime, Afghanistan has made important strides in promoting women's rights, the protection of women and girls, and the participation of women in decision-making.
Equality between men and women is mandated in the country's constitution. Special measures have resulted in a parliament with 28 percent women and about 2.7 million girls returning to school. These are incredible attainments bearing in mind that Afghanistan was a very different country for women and girls only 12 years ago.
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My Comment: Women experience violence all over the world .... but it is true that in places like Afghanistan .... they reach a level that is truly difficult to comprehend.
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