"The past decade has opened the minds of Afghan women about the
importance of democracy, liberty, education, and being active
participants in the processes of national politics and decision making," writes Massouda Jalal, former Minister of Women in Afghanistan, for the On Faith section of the Washington Post.
But as the US prepares to leave Afghanistan, she warns that Taliban-style violence against women is on the rise. "If the United States and our international allies would leave us, they
should first ensure that women’s voice in national decision making is
strong enough to make a difference," she contends.
The US and Afghanistan cannot afford to abandon investments in a foundation of human rights - and allow a decade of investment go to waste.
The US announced its plans to withdraw well in advance, and that may draw more attention from US citizens and international journalists to Afghanistan and its politics. The globe will condemn every atrocity.
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