Tag Archives: Afghanistan

Law & Order: Seeking Justice for Women in India

A recent poll conducted by the Thomas Reuters Foundation shows that gender experts believe India to be one of the top five most dangerous countries in the world for women.  This is a result of  human trafficking, forced marriage and violence against women.  This poll … Continue reading

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Women & Communication: Panjshir women strengthen communication skills

This is a fascinating article about a communications workshop for women conducted in Afghanistan.  The objective of this workshop is to help Afghan women improve their public speaking and interviewing skills to improve their ability to present themselves, compete for jobs and apply for … Continue reading

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Interview: Newsweek Female-Focused Loans in Afghanistan

Newsweek recently conducted an interview with Gayle Tzemach Lemmon who has spent years researching female entrepreneurs in Afghanistan.   She has a new book out called Dressmaker of Khair Khana According to Ms. Lemmon: Microfinance is a part of the … Continue reading

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Conflicting sides: BBC News – Afghan Taliban ‘end’ opposition to educating girls

On Jan 14th, BBC News reported that the Afghan Taliban may be ending its ban on educating girls.  According to BBC news the country’s education minister Farooq Wardak stated that the Taliban were loosening their restrictions on educating women. Foreign politicians remain … Continue reading

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