Baroness Warsi Celebrates Women鈥檚 Rights in Afghanistan
Baroness Warsi spoke at the Afghanistan Embassy on International Women's day.
Speaking at the Afghanistan Embassy in London to mark International Women鈥檚 Day, the Foreign Office Senior Minister of State for Afghanistan, Baroness Warsi, recognised the achievements of women in Afghanistan and reaffirmed the UK鈥檚 long-term commitment to Afghan women. She was welcomed by the Afghanistan Ambassador, H.E. Mohammed Daud Yaar, and joined by other speakers who gave a historical perspective on the role of Afghan women and a personal reflection of the current situation for women in Afghanistan.
Baroness Warsi said:
I was inspired by my meetings with the brave policewomen in Helmand during my recent visit. Their work highlights Afghan women鈥檚 vital contribution to building peace and security in Afghanistan.
In my discussions with inspirational women such as Fawzia Koofi MP, Sima Samar of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission and Habiba Sorabi, the first female Governor, I was encouraged to hear some progress has been made on women鈥檚 rights, we now must ensure these hard won gains don鈥檛 slip.
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Foreign Office Minister reaffirms UK commitment during visit to Afghanistan