Afghanistan Women’s Consultative Board Planned

The Ministry of Women’s Affairs is scheduled to launch an ‘Afghanistan Women’s Consultative Board’ in March 2010 with a view to gathering support of a spectrum of women of their own standing, and recognized for their ability to best contribute towards improving the lives of women in Afghanistan.

The initial arrangements are under way, spearheaded by Hon. Husun Banu Ghazanfar, Minister of Women’s Affairs. The appointment of members to the Board would be for a minimum period of one year and will consist of fifty identified members who would be on a quarterly basis.

Currently and prior to the formal establishment of the Board, three committees have been set up; one for drafting the constitution / working procedure for the Board, marking of International Women’s Day 2010, and preparations around Beijing + 15.