Hanging By A thread : Afghan Womens Rights and Security threats - Hardcover

Dr Massouda Jalal & Dr Mario Silva

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8121213304 ISBN 13: 9788121213301

Synopsis

ABOUT THE BOOK:- More than a decade after the Taliban were ousted from power, Afghans' rights and security are at a crossroad, and women's rights hang by a thread. Two former political authorities offer an update on the opportunities-and dangers-facing the international community as Operation Enduring Freedom winds down. Dr. Jalal, a former Minister in the Karzai government, asks the important questions and delivers informed insights on the history of women's struggle in Afghanistan and the dangers posed by the ongoing negotiations with the Taliban. In Part II, Dr. Silva, a former Member of the Canadian Parliament, addresses the continuing dilemma of security, state failure, and terrorism, and the structures and supports that must be in place following the international military withdrawal. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- Dr. Massouda Jalal served as Afghanistan's Minister for Women's Affairs from 2004-2006. She is an Advisory Member of the International Forum For Rights And Security (IFFRAS) and founding President of the Jalal Foundation. Dr. Mario Silva has had a distinguished career as an elected official in Canada between the years 1994-2011 and as an author and international legal scholar. He is the current Chair of the International Forum For Rights And Security (IFFRAS). CONTENTS:- Preface . 7 PART-I The Long Struggle for Women's Rights in Afghanistan Introduction . 11 1. The History of Women's Struggle in Afghanistan . 19 · Historical Perspectives · Abdur Rahman Khan 1880-1891 · Amanullah: Era of Social Transformation 1919-1929 · Late 1920s and 30s · Mohammed Zahir Shah 1933-1973 · Pre Soviet Period 1973-1978 · Life under the Soviets 1979-1989 · Decline of the Soviet · Mujahideen · Taliban · 9/11: The Fall of the Taliban · Notes. 2. Human Rights . 33 · Eliminating Violence Against Women · Women's Employment in the Civil Service · Landmark Resolutions on Women, Peace, and Security · Obstacles to Education · Lack of Access to Health · Testimonies of Women's Abuse · Cases o

Edition details

• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8121213304
• ISBN 13: 9788121213301
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 216