Women rights activists express concerns as peace talks are underway

Women rights activists in Afghanistan express concern about their future as peace talks are underway in Doha, Qatar. Speaking at a webinar hosted by Afghan Institute of Strategic Studies (AISS), some women rights activists expressed concerns over future of their rights at a time when the country is discussing a power sharing deal with the Taliban.

Shahrzad Akbar, chairperson of Afghanistan;s Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC), who was speaking at the webinar, titled Peace Process and Women’s Rights, said the number of women in the government-led peace delegation is not sufficient given that women make estimated half of the population in Afghanistan.