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Friendly competition
“It was a lot of fun to see the kids having a good time and smiling. It reminded me of playing at home with my own kids, said Sgt. Warren Waddell . “There is hope for the future of a country whose children can still smile and play.”
Category: News - General
Women’s Police Corps Graduates 13 in Inaugural Course
“The 16-week course at Regional Training Center-West, was the inaugural course for the Herat Region, and was designed to introduce leadership skills and advanced police tactics to experienced Women’s Police Corps Officers.”
Category: Gender, News - Afghan National Police, News - General, News - News, Uncategorized
Herat Spanish Contingent Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Afghan Women
During the meeting, representatives of the Afghan women, had the opportunity to discuss with the female military members of the Spanish, Italian and American contingents that were present, the situation and specific problems that affect them.
Category: Gender, News - General
First Ever Coed ANA Graduation
“I can hardly think of a more worthwhile assignment than playing a role in the development of this group,” said Capt. Susanna Wallis of the British Army and the senior coalition advisor at Malalai.
Category: Gender, News - Afghan National Army, News - General
Kabul Garden Volunteers Plant Seeds of Education, Hope
Seventy years ago, Shahram Garden was opened for Afghan women. After many years of war and during the Taliban rule, it became a garbage dump of rubble. More than a year ago, with international funding, the Garden was revitalized back into a safe, comfortable place for Afghan women.
Category: Gender, News - General
Afghan women train to ‘knock out’ gender discrimination
“Hand-to-hand combat teaches the women to react in the moment without a weapon and not to back down,” said Captain C.J. Farrell, one of the coalition advisors to the unit. “It can simulate fighting in a small space and helps develop skills they may need to subdue foes rather than kill them. The women of the ANA are especially placed in a vulnerable situation so the ability to defend themselves is a must.”
Category: Gender, News - Afghan National Army, News - General
“The women were really competitive with each other and were upset if they did not fire as well as some of the others. One candidate, after receiving advice about correcting her point of aim, did really well. She was beaming with pride after that.”
Category: Gender, News - Afghan National Army, News - General
Shah Joy women reap benefits of district’s inclusive medical and security programs
“This is a big step for women in the area,” said a coalition SOF member. “Their government sees the importance of keeping families healthy and hopefully the treatment and information the women received at the clinic encourages even more participation in future events.”
Category: Gender, News - General
Regional Command North Hosts Female Shura
“I am very happy to be here and it is a great honor to share this room with women working for the peace process,” Mohammadzai said. “It is also inspiring to visit with the women in the security forces of Afghanistan.”
Category: Gender, News - Afghan National Army, News - General
Afghan Women celebrate International Women’s Day
“I hope every single woman will live in peace. We will try to make good conditions for the life for our sisters so that they can get education,” said Shirzad. “We will try our best to bring good facilities for them and solve each problem one at a time, so they can live a life full of peace and happiness,” he said.
Category: Gender, News - General
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