The imbalanced between the difference in lifestyles that Afghan men and women have is an issue that must be fixed. If an Afghan man can marry a child far younger than him in an arranged marriage, then a women or young girl should be allowed to divorce their husband, flee their husband (for abuse or any other reason), and work in a job of their choice where male and female workers receive equal pay.
If violent acts such as honor killings go unpunished (Blood), or even acts occur that constrain women from having freedom, then there must be alterations to society. Whether it’s creating new laws or enforcing existing laws, there must be a change in society and its individuals. There also needs to be more exposure about this act in the news so more people around the world can understand what occurs when females try to claim their independence in a male-dominated country. Civilians must bring this issue to the attention of their elected officials in order for changes to be made by governments. And the government of Afghanistan must “adopt recommendations from United Nations member countries to abolish prosecution of women for so-called ‘moral crimes’” (Human Rights Watch).
In 2014, Afghanistan rejected the recommendations made at the UN Human Rights Council (Human Rights Watch). The recommendation to protect women from ‘moral crime’ prosecutions emphasized the lack of women’s rights, and the constant failure to protect women from physical abuses.
One organization that works towards women's equality is "Women for Afghan Women". This organization provides "life-saving programs and services" for women and children who have been denied their human rights as victims of "forced and underage marriage, rape, forced prostitution, unlawful imprisonment, and barred access to education and employment" (Women for Afghan Women). Children whose mothers are imprisoned are able to take shelter as well. Women are provided shelter, food, and safety from abusive husbands and family members. Women are also taught to read, and learn about their basic human rights (Women for Afghan Women). Currently, this organization operates shelters in 8 of Afghanistan's 34 provinces (Women for Afghan Women) and has helped over 7,000 women in the past six years (Women for Afghan Women). Donations are used to provide shelters in each of Afghanistan's provinces, along with other necessities (funding for classes, healthcare, etc.).
If violent acts such as honor killings go unpunished (Blood), or even acts occur that constrain women from having freedom, then there must be alterations to society. Whether it’s creating new laws or enforcing existing laws, there must be a change in society and its individuals. There also needs to be more exposure about this act in the news so more people around the world can understand what occurs when females try to claim their independence in a male-dominated country. Civilians must bring this issue to the attention of their elected officials in order for changes to be made by governments. And the government of Afghanistan must “adopt recommendations from United Nations member countries to abolish prosecution of women for so-called ‘moral crimes’” (Human Rights Watch).
In 2014, Afghanistan rejected the recommendations made at the UN Human Rights Council (Human Rights Watch). The recommendation to protect women from ‘moral crime’ prosecutions emphasized the lack of women’s rights, and the constant failure to protect women from physical abuses.
One organization that works towards women's equality is "Women for Afghan Women". This organization provides "life-saving programs and services" for women and children who have been denied their human rights as victims of "forced and underage marriage, rape, forced prostitution, unlawful imprisonment, and barred access to education and employment" (Women for Afghan Women). Children whose mothers are imprisoned are able to take shelter as well. Women are provided shelter, food, and safety from abusive husbands and family members. Women are also taught to read, and learn about their basic human rights (Women for Afghan Women). Currently, this organization operates shelters in 8 of Afghanistan's 34 provinces (Women for Afghan Women) and has helped over 7,000 women in the past six years (Women for Afghan Women). Donations are used to provide shelters in each of Afghanistan's provinces, along with other necessities (funding for classes, healthcare, etc.).