Notably absent from recent headlines about the potential withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan is talk of the dangerous consequences such a decision could have for women and girls in the region—and the lack of women’s representation in the ongoing “peace talks” between the Trump administration and leaders of the Taliban.
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Afghanistan’s Peace Talks Won’t Succeed Without Women
Over the course of nine years, peace talks were held in Afghanistan 23 times. Women were in the room only twice.
Online and On the Ground, Afghan Women are Empowered by Global Feminism
Afghan women have created a network of volunteering feminists from all layers of society, and a silent awakening in the history of Afghan feminism is ongoing
Homegrown Hero
Even under Taliban rule, an Afghan girl could become the hero of her own story.
The Women, Peace and Security Act Guarantees Women a Seat at the Table
The Women, Peace and Security Act mandates that federal agencies prioritize women’s participation internally and on-the-ground in conflict zones.
We Must Confront Gendered Violence in War to Achieve Peace in Afghanistan
Miguel Howe and Farhat Popal reported about the gendered violence of war and why centering Afghani women in post-war efforts is vital for creating sustained peace and equality.
Ignoring Gender Apartheid in Afghanistan is Not the Right “Path Forward”
“We are here to kill terrorists” is not a strategy. Instead, it is tantamount to cutting off the head of hydra—where one is cut, two more grow.
What’s Missing From Trump’s New Strategy in Afghanistan: Supporting Women
If there is any hope of security or a semblance of peace in Afghanistan, the plan must necessarily include the fate of women.
We’re (Still) at War
Despite the ambiguity of outcomes in Afghanistan, the outcomes in America are clear: U.S. military service members are going to stay at war, and the president’s core base of support will cheer him for it.
Women Are The Key to Lasting Peace in Afghanistan
As the U.S. reconsiders its Afghanistan strategy, there has been shockingly little mention of the key to durable peace—women.