Afghan Women Make Themselves Heard in Europe

BRUSSELS, October 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) thinks it is imperative that the interests of Afghan women are kept in mind while deciding on the future of Afghanistan. SADF and the Jalal Foundation have accordingly  concluded an agreement - to be signed in Berlin on October 17 next - aiming at facilitating their contact with the civil society and political authorities of the West.

A delegation of the Jalal Foundation will be travelling through Berlin, Brussels, Paris and Geneva The Jalal Foundation was established and is headed by Dr Massouda Jalal, previously a minister for women in the Afghan government and a presidential election candidate in 2004, who will be leading a delegation of five staff from the Jalal Foundation, including Ms Ghulam Murtaza Belquis, Ms. Maliha Partaw, Ms. Bibi Rogul Parwin and Mrs. Sadat.

During their stay in Berlin, the Jalal Foundation delegation will be received by several institutions, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, the Department for International Cooperation of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, at the German Foreign Office, and by the Committee on Human Rights and Humanitarian Assistance.

About SADF

The South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) was created in Brussels in the beginning of 2011 as a dialogue platform between public and private institutions of the European Union and the members of the South Asia Association for Regional Co-operation on issues that the SAARC "Charter of Democracy" defines as crucial for democracy building.

About Jalal Foundation

The Jalal Foundation seeks to promote, empower, educate and inform Afghani women by building their capacity in human rights, gender issues and leadership. Foundation programs educate and train women, help develop life and professional skills to build a post-conflict future, create a platform for women's self-expression in the media, and promote peace and women's rights.

For more information, please contact Paulo Casaca, +32474813815 or António Cruz +32474067357

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