Working with Religious Leaders in Afghanistan: The process of working with the ulema to support women’s representation
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English case study
Editor(s)
Chilvers, RichardPublication date
2016-01-14Keywords
Active citizenshipCapacity building
Civil society
Gender mainstreaming
Gender training
Advocacy
Campaigning
Conflict
Development methods
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AfghanistanMetadata
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Oxfam GBSeries
Within and Without the StateDocument type
Case studyDescription
As part of the DFID-funded Within and Without the State (WWS) programme, Oxfam piloted an innovative approach in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province. The programme aimed to mobilize members of the ulema (body of Islamic scholars) to support women’s representation in community shuras (councils), which are important community-level dispute resolution mechanisms across much of Afghanistan. This case study documents that work, highlights some successes, discusses challenges, and identifies some lessons learned about engaging with the ulema to further women’s participation and rights.