Afghanistan History
Road to Democracy: Afghan Elections
For some in Afghanistan, the road to democracy began in the cold and dark, as early as 3 a.m., on October 9, 2004, as they awoke and prepared to travel for hours to polling stations. In doing so, they made history: defying threats from the Taliban and casting their votes in the country's first-ever democratic presidential election. ... [Read More]
Deputy Secretary Armitage Heralds Reestablishment of Fulbright Program in Afghanistan
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U.S. First Lady Laura Bush's Trip to Afghanistan
The mayor of Kabul participated and our friend Habiba Sarabi, former Minister of Women's Affairs, who is now the first governor in Afghan history. She is the Governor of Bamiyan Province. We also had a member of the Independent Election Commission speak before our Council. We had Woranga Safi. Many of you met Ms. Safi when she was here recently. Ms. Safi is Deputy Director of Secondary Education in the Ministry of Education. We had my counterpart in Afghanistan, Zohra Rasekh, who is Director of Human Rights and Women's Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mahboba Wahezi, Director of the Afghan Women's Business Council. The Deputy Minister of Administration at the Ministry of Commerce, Zaiuddin Zai, also participated. It was -- as you could see -- an impressive lineup of people speaking over the four hours. ... [Read More]
Nomination to be Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Finally, on a personal note, it was on a visit to Afghanistan in 1967 that my wife and I began a life-long interest in the Muslim world and culture. We traveled extensively in Afghanistan, by car, jeep, horse and yak. My brother Gregory finished high school there and my parents were deeply involved in the country during their long tour in Kabul and for many years thereafter until their deaths. I remember the country and the people with delight. I look forward to resuming a relationship that is so much a part of my own family history and guiding a post once led by my father. ... [Read More]
U.S. Commitment to Women in Afghanistan
The struggle for women's rights is a story of ordinary women doing extraordinary things. And today, the women of Afghanistan are writing a new chapter in their history.First Lady Laura Bush ... Back-to-School. 5.8 million Afghan children are enrolled in school, and 35% are girls, many more than at any point in Afghanistan’s history. Since 2001, the United States has dedicated $60.5 million for primary education, to construct schools, to train teachers and to provide books and supplies. ... [Read More]
Reconstruction
"This American Corner will be a resource center for all Afghans who have chosen to make a career in diplomacy. Diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have an exciting opportunity to help shape the course of Afghan foreign policy at a critical moment in Afghanistan's history," said U.S. Ambassador Khalilzad. ... [Read More]
Afghanistan: Seeds of Hope
Since Afghan leaders first came together to plan the future of their country in Bonn in late 2001, significant achievements have been made to help reclaim their country from its recent history of war and oppression. Four million students are now enrolled in school, with a tenfold increase in the enrollment of girls. More than 2.5 million refugees and internally displaced persons have returned home. ... [Read More]
Democratic Afghanistan - US Department of State
MM/DD/YYYYTITLE06/24/2005 U.N. Official Says More Funding Needed for Afghan Elections12/27/2004 [Read More]
Afghanistan (04/05)
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