Ahead of the Intra-Afghan talks, expected in days, a coalition of Afghan women’s rights groups have released an open letter to Taliban leadership calling for a peaceful resolution to the four decades of war, reaffirming their position to preserve and build on the gains of the last 20 years, and calling for a meeting with senior members of the group.
Author: Makhfi Azizi
Makhfi Azizi is the Director for the Campaign for Afghan Women and Girls at the Feminist Majority Foundation. She is a graduate of the Fletcher school and has been working with the Foundation in this capacity for over a year. Makhfi is dedicated to women’s equality and peace.
Afghan Women Ask Global Women Leaders to Stand by Their Side
In an open letter to global women leaders, a coalition of Afghan women from across the country has asked to “stand by their side to protect women’s rights” in Afghanistan.
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Taliban Targets Maternity Hospital and Funeral Procession
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