Hanging By a Thread : Afghan Womens Rights and Security Threats [Hardcover]

Language: English. ABOUT THE BOOK: More than a decade after the Taliban were ousted from power, Afghans' rights and security are at a crossroad, and women's rights hang by a thread. Two former political authorities offer an update on the opportunities—and dangers—facing the international community as Operation Enduring Freedom winds down. Dr. Jalal, a former Minister in the Karzai government, asks the important questions and delivers informed insights on the history of women's struggle in Afghanistan and the dangers posed by the ongoing negotiations with the Taliban. In Part II, Dr. Silva, a former Member of the Canadian Parliament, addresses the continuing dilemma of security, state failure, and terrorism, and the structures and supports that must be in place following the international military withdrawal. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Massouda Jalal served as Afghanistan's Minister for Women's Affairs from 20042006. She is an Advisory Member of the International Forum For Rights And Security (IFFRAS) and founding President of the Jalal Foundation. Dr. Mario Silva has had a distinguished career as an elected official in Canada between the years 19942011 and as an author and international legal scholar. He is the current Chair of the International Forum For Rights And Security (IFFRAS). CONTENTS: Preface . 7 PART–I The Long Struggle for Women’s Rights in Afghanistan Introduction . 11 1. The History of Women’s Struggle in Afghanistan . 19 • Historical Perspectives • Abdur Rahman Khan 1880–1891 • Amanullah: Era of Social Transformation 1919–1929 • Late 1920s and 30s • 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 • Notes. 2. Human Rights . 33 • 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 • Notes. 3. Marriage Practices and Abuses . 73 • Forced Marriages • Marriage and Sharia • Shia Personal Status Law • Notes. 4. Burqa and Chador . 83 • The History of the Burqa • The Significance of the Chador/Chadari • Sharia Law • The Rise of Fundamentalism • Notes. 5. The Taliban’s Ongoing War on Women . 89 • Case Studies Since the Fall of the Taliban • Children as Suicide Bombers • Notes. 6. Towards Enduring Peace, Democracy and Gender Equality . 99 • Building Sustainable Peace • Recommendations • Notes. Conclusion . 109 Afghan’s Rights and Security Transition Post 2014 Introduction . 113 1. Summary of Operations . 115 • Pre9/11 Afghanistan • Post9/11: Legitimate Use of Force • Operation Enduring Freedom • International Security Assistance Force • Notes. 2. State Failure and Reconstruction . 127 • State Failure • Postconflict Reconstruction • Role of United Nations— UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan • Humanitarian Assistance • Notes. 3. Application of International Law . 141 • Humanitarian Intervention • Transitional Occupation in Afghanistan • Application of International Law: NonState Actors • Universal Jurisdiction • TrusteeshipLimited Sovereignty • Notes. 4. Application of Domestic Law . 171 • Afghan Human Rights Institutions • Shiite Personal Status Law • Enforcement of Gender Laws • Notes. 5. Terrorist Threats . 181 • Terrorism and International Law • Targeting Terrorist • Afghan Pakistan Taliban Nexus • AfghanPakistan Insurgency • Notes. 6. Enduring Strategic Partnership Agreement . 195 • The Lisbon Roadmap • Transition Pillars after Withdrawal • Notes. Conclusion . 201 Appendixs A . 203 Excerpts: Afghanistan Law on the Elimination of Violence against Women . 203 • Sexual Abuse • Crimes related to Marriage • Deprivation of Property and Inheritance • Denial to Education, Work and Healthcare. Appendixs B Agreement on Provisional Arrangements in Afghanistan Pending the ReEstablishment of Permanent Government Instituti.…