Afghan Women's Summit for Democracy. (Round Up: Law and Policy).

At the meeting of the Afghan Women's Summit for Democracy (AWSD) in December 2001, women demanded full participation in the current and future development of Afghanistan. Recommendations were made for action in all areas to meet immediate and long term needs. Health recommendations included the urgent provision of critical medical equipment and supplies, and health awareness campaigns in the media covering maternal and child health and other topics. The needs of refugee and internally-displaced women were recognised, including for health care services and education about sexual and reproductive health, as well as provision for basic security and protection. Donor support for a full needs assessment of health requirements was requested. AWSD recommended that all support from the international community should be made conditional on action to improve the situation of women in Afghanistan, including ensuring women equal rights and access to education, health care and employment, and protection from harassment an d abuse. (1)

(1.) http://www.womenlobby.org. 10 January 2002.