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Rob Andrews: “I think one of the best ways to assure the fair and good treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan is to try to…”

On the recordApril 24, 2013
I think one of the best ways to assure the fair and good treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan is to try to increase the power and influence that Afghan women have over various institutions within that country.
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Rob Andrews
Democratic · New Jersey

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Andrews emphasizes empowering Afghan women to ensure their rights and representation.

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