KABUL - The Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG) has called for a stronger presence of women in local governance in the country.
IDGL has stepped up efforts to increase the number of women in institutions in the capital and in the provinces, an official of the IDLG said Monday.
The move is aimed to bring improvement to the lives of women and to protect their fundamental rights in society, he said.
Mohammad Nadir Yama, deputy head of IDLG on policy and professionalism said that the relevant body will be considering the formation of special gender committees in all provinces across the country to institutionalize the process.
"Today, it is the day of struggle and a day to bring justice and the day of bringing about change in the lives of women," he said.
Meanwhile, a number of women's rights activists have said that efforts done for women so far have not been adequate.
"I have visited Afghanistan several times and declare Afghanistan a prison for women. Efforts have been done but they are not adequate efforts," women's rights activist Laila Qarayee said.
Referring to the problems facing female employees in institutions, IDLG official said that harassment against women is not acceptable.
"I am aware that the girls who work in local bodies face problems, we will address all these issues," Yama said.
The IDLG is currently working on projects through its 34 provincial headquarters in 379 districts. It also monitors 156 municipalities across the country . (Tolonews)