CIAO DATE: 10/2014
June 2014
United States Institute of Peace
Women’s rights programs in Afghanistan need to work with religious leaders who have moral authority among large segments of the Afghan public. Engaging those traditional leaders who have a track record of supporting women’s rights begins with respecting their opinions and showing the patience to build trust through dialogue. It also requires supporting processes of change that are identified locally and ensuring that local partners take the lead role in the delivery of support as much as possible.
Resource link: Engaging Afghan Religious Leaders for Women's Rights [PDF] - 308K