Senior U.S. civilian representative Karen Decker hosts an Afghan female shura at the Parwan Governance Office, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Aug. 28, 2013. Key discussion covered was women's participation in the presidential and provincial council elections in 2014 and some steps they can take to get the word out and encourage other women to vote. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel M. Copeland / Released)