IWPR Afghanistan

Bomber defies tight security to launch deadly strike on communal leadership
Killing took place on the country’s deadliest ever day for journalists.
Reporters rally to insist that they will not be intimidated into silence.
IWPR contributor praised for fearless work exposing corruption and abuses.
Steps include increasing female representation and reaching out to civil society.
Female workers have little access to public sector jobs in northeast province.
Calls for government oversight to avoid young men and women being radicalised.
Thousands are employed in menial and dangerous work.
Officials say this reflects wider issues of gender inequality.
Ongoing violence and social prejudice has led to a severe deficit of policewomen.