How are governments [Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, etc.], development/assistance agencies and donors dealing with trafficking in their programs?
Aside from the International Organization for Migration, how are agencies responsible for protection engaged? What steps are being taken to improve the documentation and monitoring of trafficking in Afghanistan? What evidence exists of improvements to date and who is responsible for monitoring and evaluating developments? Local Women’s Groups Afghan women’s groups are the primary and most effective link to women in Afghan society. In addition, representatives of women’s groups serve as role models. Progress is being made by these groups in promoting women’s rights and discreetly intervening to seek redress among communities and government officials regarding rights violations. Their activities are curtailed due to insecurity as travel on the roads in many areas is dangerous because of armed elements. Women’s groups must also negotiate the terms under which they can work with the local leader, armed or not. Yet, they continue to work at high risk in all provinces of Afghanistan. It appe
