Afghans Condemn Abuse of "Dancing Boys"
Tradition deplored by civil and religious leaders is hard to eradicate.
Tradition deplored by civil and religious leaders is hard to eradicate.
Debate audiences examine the pluses and minuses of engaging with insurgents.
Khost has an abysmal record on on upholding equal opportunity rules in local government.
Some want positive discrimination to start reversing male domination of public life.
Some believe pending legislation could help tackle abuses, while others say Islam provides women with protection.
They should be in school but family hardship forces them to spend their days earning money.
Events in July cover political challenges and unease at election delay.
Overdue polls cannot take place until changes are made to the voting system.
Speakers say religion must play part in determining rights and wrongs of conflict.
National reconstruction depends on the proper payment of dues.