Some families argue their female members not to cast a vote in Afghanistan

A group of Afghan women participated in Elections.

A group of Afghan women participated in Elections. Source: Fardin Waezi, UNAMA

While the election preparation is underway in Afghanistan, some women say that there has not been more support for women in upcoming elections.


Some female members of families claim that their families are urging them not cast a vote in the upcoming parliamentary elections in Afghanistan.

Najia Safi has talked to some women as to how they would participate in the upcoming election.

Please listen to the full report here.


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Some families argue their female members not to cast a vote in Afghanistan | SBS Pashto