Afghan Women Fight Back Against Harassment

While many Afghan women have to fight against the misogynistic traditions and values held in their families in order to be “given permission” to participate in the social, economical and political life of their communities, all women have to struggle against the violence, assault, abuse and discrimination that they face daily as they leave their homes.

via:[http://www.trust.org/trustlaw/news/afghan-women-fight-back-against-harassment ]

Washington

Grade: C

Number of Women and Girls At Risk: 25,000

Status: Existing Legislation Needs Strengthening

Improve by adding: Prosecuting parents/guardian, felony offense