WASHINGTON, DC : Congressman William Keating has introduced bipartisan legislation that would reaffirm U.S. policy to ensure Afghan women have a chance to participate in ongoing peace negotiations. The Afghan Women’s Inclusion in Negotiations Act, or Afghan WIN Act, addresses the role women have played in advancing peace, stability and democracy in Afghanistan. The bill […]
Celebration for the Day of the Girl Child in Afghanistan
Photo by Emilio Morenatti We are little flowers,don’t let us die,we are fragile.If you throw stones ourstems will break.Don’t hit us, we areprecious in your life. We are little flowers that can make yourgarden beautiful.We need shade,love, care. Our dreams can make your lifesweet. We are strong, don’t force us to beweak and die in […]
Afghanistan peace talks: Lasting peace is impossible without women at the negotiating table
News of negotiations between the United States and the Taliban and the prospect of impending intra-Afghan talks have given hope to the Afghan people that years of war and unspeakable suffering may finally be coming to an end. Americans, too, are war-weary and want to see an end to what has become America’s longest war. By […]
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