This fact sheet available on the National Organization of Women's web site outlines the impact of Taliban rule on Women in terms of daily life, economic impact on the country and education. RAWA is an independent political organization of Afghan women struggling for peace, freedom, democracy and women's rights in fundamentalism-blighted Afghanistan. Restrictions Imposed by Taliban on Women in Afghanistan Women and Girls in Afghanistan - This U.S. State Department report includes a description of brutality against women under Taliban rule, the U.S. responces and initiatives to counter this at a grass roots level. Please be aware of this before choosing to visit. This site examines the practice of female genital mutilation from several perspectives.
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