Violence Against Women On The Rise In Afghanistan

“We are adamant to follow up on all cases of violence against women so we can create a safe environment for women,” she told Radio Free Afghanistan. “We intend to fulfill the government promises and are working with the judiciary and the law enforcement to address violence against women.”

According to global rights watchdog Human Rights Watch, Kabul is still far from implementing its National Action Plan for Women’s Peace and Security.

“As of November 2016, the government had not finalized a budget for the implementation plan,” noted the group’s annual report, released late last month.