An Afghan woman holds a child wearing a purple ribbon during a women’s meeting at the Spin Boldak District Center, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 7, 2012. The purple ribbon signifies participation in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign which runs from Nov. 25 to Dec. 10. The meeting, led by female Afghan leaders from the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, non-government organizations and other local professional women, was held in conjunction with the campaign. Women discussed topics such women’s rights, education, access to medical care and hygiene.