Hanging By a Thread · Afghan Women’s Rights and Security Threats by Jalal, Massouda -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Title Copyright Contents Preface Part I: The Long Struggle for Women’s Rights in Afghanista n

Introduction Chapter 1: The History of Women’s Struggle

Historical Perspectives Abdur Rahman Khan 1880–1891 Amanullah: Era of Social Transformation 1919–1929 Late 1920s and 30 Mohammed Zahir Shah 1933–1973 Pre Soviet Period 1973–1978 Life under the Soviets 1979–1989 Decline of the Soviet Mujahideen Taliban 9/11: The Fall of the Taliban

Chapter 2: Human Rights

Eliminating Violence Against Women Women’s Employment in the Civil Service Landmark Resolutions on Women, Peace, and Security Obstacles to Education Lack of Access to Health Testimonies of Women’s Abuse Cases of Violence Against Women

Chapter 3: Marriage Practices And Abuses

Forced Marriages Marriage and Sharia Shia Personal Status Law

Chapter 4: Burqa And Chador

The History of the Burqa The Significance of the Chador/Chadari Sharia Law The Rise of Fundamentalism

Chapter 5: The Taliban’s Ongoing War On Women,

Case Studies Since the Fall of the Taliban Children as Suicide Bombers

Chapter 6: Towards Enduring Peace, Democracy And Gender Equality

Building Sustainable Peace Recommendations Conclusion

Part II: Afghan’s Rights And Security Transition Post 2014 Dr. Mario Silva

Introduction Chapter 1: Summary Of Operations

Pre-9/11 Afghanistan Post-9/11: Legitimate Use of Force Operation Enduring Freedom International Security Assistance Force

Chapter 2: State Failure And Reconstruction

State Failure Postconflict Reconstruction Role of United Nations—UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan Humanitarian Assis-tance

Chapter 3: Application Of International Law

Humanitarian Intervention Transitional Occupation in Afghanistan Application of International Law: Non-State Actors Universal Jurisdiction Trusteeship-Limited Sovereignty

Chapter 4: Application Of Domestic Law

Afghan Human Rights Institutions Shiite Personal Status Law Enforcement of Gender Laws

Chapter 5: Terrorist Threats

Terrorism and International Law Targeting Terrorist Afghan-Pakistan Taliban Nexus Afghan-Pakistan Insurgency

Chapter 6: Enduring Strategic Partnership Agreement

The Lisbon Roadmap Transition Pillars after Withdrawal Conclusion

Appendix A Appendix B Index Back Cover