Victoria

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November 2008: The Victoria Chapter of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan was pleased to host a dinner for Karen Foss on her visit to Victoria: From June 2007 to July 2008, Karen Foss worked in Kandahar as a political officer with the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs.  At the dinner in November, Karen talked about her experience in Kandahar and her optimism for continued progress in Afghanistan.  Her time in Afghanistan followed her 3-years experience in Indonesia, post-tsunami, and her previous experience as desk officer in Ottawa, with responsibility for Afghanistan and Pakistan.  She was initially inspired by a meeting with Afghan women in Ottawa in 2001, women who were human rights activists under the Taliban and who told stories of tragedy, courage and empowerment. 

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