Harmful, traditional practices that violate women's rights widespread in Afghanistan
"Harmful traditional practices that violate the human rights of women and girls are pervasive in Afghanistan, occurring in varying degrees in all communities throughout the country, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said in a report released today. Speedy implementation of laws that protect girls and women, in particular the Law on Elimination of Violence against Women is needed to help end these harmful practices.
UNAMA Human Rights' 56-page report: Harmful Traditional Practices and Implementation of the Law on the Elimination of Violence against Women in Afghanistan, documents the prevalence of customary practices that violate women's rights, including child and forced marriage, the giving away of girls to settle disputes, exchange marriages, forced isolation in the home and "honour" killings, describes the Government of Afghanistan's response to these practices, and makes recommendations to end such practices. "
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