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Two Steps Forward, One Back for Afghan Women

Posted on 01 March 2010 by admin

"We have to change attitudes in the country because you can't impose changes," says U.N. Special Representative Radhika Coomaraswamy. Credit: UN Photo/Mark Garten

By Maggie Suozzi

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 1 (IPS/TerraViva) While the last several years have seen slight progress for gender equality in Afghanistan, such as wider access to education and political participation, women continue to face significant challenges in achieving social justice and equal rights. Continue Reading

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