Features Archive - Asia
Latin America’s women leaders
Hear WOMANKIND’s Susana Klien, on the Woman’s Hour podcast, on women politicians breaking through the macho barriers.
Women’s empowerment key to peace in Afghanistan
Aid and development are too enmeshed with international political and military goals — the key to peace in Afghanistan is empowering women.
Against all odds in Afghanistan
Marwan Dinarhi was 10 when she was orphaned. She’s transformed her life — with WOMANKIND's help.
Violence in Afghanistan
The situation is really not good, especially today with both rocket and suicide attacks. We think that the security issue should be taken very seriously, particularly on Election Day. Afghan Women's Resource Centre.
Afghan Shia Law reformed, but most repressive provisions remain
WOMANKIND welcomes revisions — but wants more.
Monitoring peace and security
Has there been progress on women’s peace and security in Afghanistan?
Afghan protesters attacked, human rights defender killed
Dozens of Afghan women, who tried to protest against a new law they say legalises rape within marriage, have been attacked in Kabul.
WOMANKIND interviewed on BBC Woman’s Hour about significance of law and protest.
A backwards step for Afghan women?
WOMANKIND calls for a re-think on new Afghan law.
From the frontline
WOMANKIND was joined by prize-winning journalist Christina Lamb to speak out for the women of Afghanistan.Afghan Women Need Our Support!
Afghanistan is still unsafe and unfair for women. Read WOMANKIND's groundbreaking report.Listen to WOMANKIND on Woman's Hour.
Act now!
British MPs must champion women's rights in Afghanistan. Join our e-campaign now.
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