Afghanistan: Protect women candidates

Submitted by wluml on Sat, 08/20/2005 - 23:00

Afghanistan
State control
[state] state, gender, identity

Source:

Human Rights Watch

As campaigning begins for the September 18 polls for parliament and provincial councils, the Afghan government and international monitors must take special measures to protect women from attacks and intimidation by the Taliban and regional warlords.

Website Link:

http://hrw.org/english/docs/2005/08/16/afghan11633.htm