Why international human rights treaties fail to promote, Afghan women's empowerment; political participation

Abstract

In this thesis, I try to recognize critical barriers to international human rights treaties in Afghanistan. In particular, concentrate on the treaties that stimulate women's rights and avoid women's forcefulness in post-conflict circumstances. The lack of the rule of law and customary procedure in Afghanistan are several barriers. There are also obstacles notwithstanding these obstacles; national laws and policies in Afghanistan foster women's rights and empowerment. However, it is not enough to have supporting rules and guidelines for women's empowerment and political participation. Still, a systematic change in patriarchal structures is required by a thorough analysis of gender and the commodification of gender. To plan for women's development and democratic involvement in Afghanistan, the Afghan Government must take steps to pledge to the international community to eliminate hurdles and ensure the enforcement of human rights treaties.