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National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan (NAPWA)

Country/Territory
Afghanistan
Document type
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Gender Human rights Institution Capacity building Rural employment Policy/planning Education Governance Non-governmental entity
Geographical area
Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Landlocked Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Abstract

In order to make Afghanistan a peaceful and progressive country where women and men enjoy security, equal rights and opportunities in all aspects of life, the government developed a national action plan for the women of Afghanistan (NAPWA) for the period of 2007-2017. The plan aims to actively promote institutions and individuals to be responsible implementers of women‘s empowerment and gender equality by providing clear focus and direction, coordinated action, and shared commitment to the Government‘s vision.

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