The Afghan people have suffered immensely for more than 30 years under foreig...

The Afghan people have suffered immensely for more than 30 years under foreign invasions, civil wars and Taliban rule. In the 1990s Afghan women were the targets of brutality and widespread violence, including gender based violence and oppression. The Taliban completely removed women from all aspects of public life, depriving them of such fundamental rights as education, and participation in both the economic and political sectors. The enemies to women's rights remain strong in their efforts. They misrepresent Afghan traditions, using their own interpretations of Islam to justify their actions.