Parwan University student Atefa talks about her views on Afghan women in Parwan province, the last elections, and her ideas on how to get the word out in the upcoming 2014 presidential and provincial council elections at the Parwan Governance Office, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Aug. 28, 2013. Karen Decker, senior U.S. civilian representative, and Roshna Khalid, governor of Parwan's spokeswoman, hosted the all-female shura to discuss the way ahead for Afghan women. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel M. Copeland / Released)