On The Map with Avi Lewis: Ann Jones & Women in Afghanistan

Women's rights in Afghanistan. It was a great rationale for toppling the Taliban. Too bad it's fallen off the map. One person who has tried to keep them on is bestselling author Ann Jones. Avi speaks to Jones who, after 9/11, lived in Afghanistan working with women's groups for the better part of four years. Watch all the stories at www.cbc.ca/onthemap

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[freethinker17]

there is nothing wrong with being a communist or cocksucker.

[EasyEs]

How the hell does this B-rod and Avi Lewis expect to change a society overnight. What would progressives do to change the situation if Afghanistan? I agree give this woman bodyguards. Things take time but what message do you send thoes who want change by saying we shouldn't be there if the first place.

[pizzaslut90210]

yes lady, Republican's appeasing Feminists wishes to wage war on afghanisstan. Simple question, are women's role in politics etc better under a post-taliban government? yes or no. Avi is a fool.