Increasing Women‘s Political Participation in Afghanistan

The aim of this project is to find ways to increase women’s political participation as candidates and voters in elections in Afghanistan. The questions asked are: Are women full citizens in Afganistan? What does it take for a woman to stand for political office and to get into political leadership i.e. party leaders, cabinet position, mayors or head of state? Can civil society be activated to improve the situation? The assignment is an analysis of the current situation of low participation of women in public life in Afghanistan. In addition to academic writings and reports, it is grounded in the author’s own personal experience and knowledge, as I have been an insider and observer of the situation for the past 14 years.