Two years ago the government of Afghanistan and the international community outlined the terms of the Afghanistan Compact as a framework for cooperation and action to build a stable and secure Afghanistan. Much has changed over those two years-not all for the better-particularly regarding security.
Afghanistan's poppy cultivation is not only having a dire impact on its neighbors and the international community, but is currently affecting the lives of several thousand Afghans within the country, particularly women and children.
It is essential that Iraqi women continue to play a vital role in their emerging democracy. Through their active participation in their government and civil society they must work to maintain their human rights to be governed by civil—not religious—courts and statutes in matters of family law such as divorce, inheritance, and child custody.
As Iraq and Afghanistan embark on the path to democratization, they still face many challenges and suffering. With persistence and determination, the women of Iraq and Afghanistan are slowly gaining more rights and influence in the government.
Different rates of participation among men and women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines at U.S. colleges and univ...
