CIAO DATE: 03/2015
February 2015
United States Institute of Peace
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.
Resource link: Supporting Afghan Women in the 2014 Transition [PDF] - 254K