The role of men and boys in Afghan communities is critical in supporting girls' access to education. Within families and communities, boys and men need to encourage and stand up for the right of girls to go to school. The ability of adolescent girls to safely manage their monthly menstrual cycle in privacy and with dignity is fundamental to their health, psychosocial well-being and mobility.
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Mujeeburrahman Habiby
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Committed to gender equality
Women and girls in Afghanistan continue to face widespread discrimination and human rights abuses. The country ranks among the least favourable on the Gender Inequality Index and the literacy rate for women is among the lowest in the world. Violence against women and girls is rife and the majority don't go to school.
Yet women make up 50 per cent of the Afghan population. Progress for them means progress for all, and it is critical for the future of the country and the stability of the nation