Forging New Ties: Report from the First Meeting Between Afghan and Pakistani Women Parliamentarians

  • EastWest Institute

Summary

This report summarizes topics of discussion from a first meeting between Afghan and Pakistani women partliamentarians. The goals of the meeting were to establish a cross-border trust network, to develop a common agenda for women policymakers, and to share lessons learned from each of the women’s unique experiences. Ultimately, the meeting concluded with agreements to establish advocacy groups and collaborate on reconciliation and countering militancy.

Citation

Forging New Ties: Report from the First Meeting Between Afghan and Pakistani Women Parliamentarians. New York: EastWest Institute, 2011.

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