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Honour, threats prevent women from seeking legal redress

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BAMYAN CITY (Pajhwok): Concerned about family honour and lacking access to judicial organs, women in central Bamyan province avoid moving courts against the continued violations of their rights.

Many females do not visit even the Women’s Affairs Department and the provincial chapter of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC), fearing harsh reactions from husbands and relatives.

The Women’s Affairs Department acknowledges most of females are unable to register their complaints with it due to family restrictions . . .

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