Resources

RESOURCES:

Learn about the issues and keep up to date on what CW4WAfghan members are doing to achieve our goals and objectives. Our volunteers are proud to provide you with Quarterly Newsletters as regular updates on our work, and as well we update this web site constantly to better keep you informed. Please stay connected with us and share in the many rewards of volunteering and being actively involved.

It is very important to have an informed opinion on these complex issues relating to human rights in Afghanistan. Please read the CW4WAfghan FACT SHEETS, NEWSLETTERS, posted REPORTS and ARTICLES of interest, as well as review the LATEST NEWS pertaining to Afghan women. We also provide a link to a sample of the many Afghan and International civil society organizations for further resources and perspectives.

FOR EDUCATORS and STUDENTS: Understanding Human Rights in Afghanistan

Adapted for Grades 4 to 12, this Educators’ Human Rights Resource reflects provincial Social Studies curricula. Focusing on Afghan women and their families, the resource kit challenges Canadian students to recognize their roles and responsibilities for securing and protecting the rights of women and children worldwide.

The resource includes an information guide, colour images, student worksheets, suggestions for a question and answer session, an interactive role-playing game and resource booklet.

For more information, click here.

FACT SHEETS

Our Women in Afghanistan Fact Sheet Series 2010-11 provide snapshots of several different issues Afghan women’s organizations have identified as priorities in their reform efforts. The fact sheets provide a brief overview of the topic to provide current information from a variety of sources. 

NEWSLETTERS

Newsletters are produced approximately four times each year for our members to provide updates on our events in Canada and projects in Afghanistan. Stay informed. Visit our Newsletter Archive.

POLICY STATEMENT

View or download our latest CW4WAfghan Policy Statement, regarding what Afghan women have to say about Canada’s role in Afghanistan, 2010: What do Afghan Women Want?

PRESS RELEASES

MEDIA: Please visit our website often for our press releases, policy statements, fact sheets and our regular newsletters. Follow the links for our CALENDAR OF EVENTS. For further information call 403 244-5625.

RESOURCES - Other

Visit the links below and on the side bar for details on other National, International and Afghan Civil Society Organizations and resources. Additional resource documents are provided to help keep you informed and assist in our shared efforts towards advancing education for Afghan women and girls.