CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020
| Author | Roman, Farahnaz |
|---|---|
| Title | "Hear Us Now": On Supporting Afghan Women in Need of Shelter, a Lesson from Indonesia |
| Summary | The Afghan State in response to violence against women, has developed significant legal framework. However, the gap between promises made and realities on the ground is huge. Running counter to the patriarchal society, a few local NGOs established women shelters in 2003, funded by international donors. Women victims of violence since 2003 found refuge and support in the form of shelters. Today, with the shrinking footprints of international donors, these shelters are at risk of closure. This is especially worrying as the Afghan government pursuant to U.S.-Taliban deal, is proceeding towards negotiations with Taliban. Considering, the past experience with Taliban, one can conclude that Taliban are not champions of equal rights of men and women. These shelters, seen as foreign impositions need support in order to assist women in need. This thesis is a reminder to the Afghan State to not forget it’s international and national human rights obligations in responding violence against women by suggesting few recommendations, drawing upon lessons learned from Indonesia. To do this, first it is important to understand the process of development of state’s obligation under international human rights to provide integrated services including shelters and then the legal framework of the states. The realities on the ground will reveal the difference between the promise made and the status quo. The Afghan State must ensure, women’s well-being today and for the years to come. We surely want peace but not at the cost of our rights. |
| Supervisor | Uitz, Renata |
| Department | Legal Studies LLM |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2020/roman_farahnaz.pdf |
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