Breaking the Cycle: The Role of Afghan Women Supporting the Build-up of Civil Society Capacity
Abstract
As international security forces prepare to draw down and civilian contractors brace for reduced contract solicitations and option year renewals, the international community should seriously examine its support for the role that civil society is playing in the growth and longterm viability of the Afghan state. Specifically, the international community should reinforce positive investments into efforts that explicitly incorporate women’s voices and participation across Afghanistan.
Citation
Grespin, Whitney. “Breaking the Cycle: The Role of Afghan Women Supporting the Build-up of Civil Society Capacity.” Journal of International Peace Operations 7 (2012): 14-15.
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