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Even After Taliban, Violence Against Women Remains
IWF's Halima Karzai explains that although there has been significant progress for women in Afghanistan, much work remains to be done in the recognition and enforcement of human rights laws.
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by Carrie L. Lukas May 8, 2008
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IWF Essay Contest Winners 2007-2008
The Independent Women's Forum is pleased to announce the winners of the 2007-2008 IWF College Essay Contest.
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The Independent Women's Forum is a non-partisan, 501(c)(3) research and educational institution. Founded in 1992, IWF focuses on issues of concern to women, men, and families. Our mission is to rebuild civil society by advancing economic liberty, personal responsibility, and political freedom. IWF builds support for a greater respect for limited government, equality under the law, property rights, free markets, strong families, and a powerful and effective national defense and foreign policy. IWF is home to some of the nation's most influential scholars—women who are committed to promoting and defending economic opportunity and political freedom.
