Women ‘vital’ to peace efforts and ensuring long-lasting stability in Afghanistan | World News, The Indian Express

Women ‘vital’ to peace efforts and ensuring long-lasting stability in Afghanistan | World News, The Indian Express

By PTI |United Nations |Published: December 5, 2018 11:30:57 am

Women ‘vital’ to peace efforts and ensuring long-lasting stability in Afghanistan

Some 30 gender-equality advocates noted it was common for male family members to discourage or prohibit female participation in any activities outside the home.

Sabera, 23, a soldier from the Afghan National Army (ANA) gestures during a shooting exercise at the Kabul Military Training Centre (KMTC) in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Representational/Reuters)

As gender-equality advocates discuss how a lasting peace can be secured in Afghanistan, the top UN official in the country has underscored the importance of women’s participation as “vital to ending the conflict and ensuring long-lasting stability.”