Belquis Ahmadi on Afghan Women and the Peace Process

March 05, 2020 00:09:56
Belquis Ahmadi on Afghan Women and the Peace Process
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Belquis Ahmadi on Afghan Women and the Peace Process

Mar 05 2020 | 00:09:56

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Show Notes

Since 2001, Afghan women have assumed larger roles in society—becoming teachers, doctors and government officials. With intra-Afghan talks expected to begin this month, USIP’s Belquis Ahmadi says it’s important the Taliban “accept the reality that today’s Afghanistan is very different from the country they ruled” when it comes to women’s rights.

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