Publication

Feb 2015

The 2014 elections in Afghanistan saw great promise for advancing the status of women, with unprecedented voter turnout among women and powerful rhetoric from presidential candidates. As the new administration sets its agenda, this report offers guidelines for Afghan leaders to fulfill their campaign promises by strengthening women’s political participation, access to justice, and involvement in the security sector.

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Author Amy Calfas
Series USIP Peace Briefs
Issue 184
Publisher United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
Copyright © 2015 United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
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