Afghanistan: Harmful Traditional Practices And Implementation Of The Law On Elimination Of ...

Afghanistan: Harmful Traditional Practices And Implementation Of The Law On Elimination Of Violence Against Women In Afghanistan   Human Rights, United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan Kabul Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Geneva   Widespread harmful traditional practices – child marriage, giving away girls for dispute resolution, forced isolation in the home, exchange marriage and “honour” killings – cause suffering, humiliation and marginalization for...

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