| Type of parliamentary body |
Multifunctional |
| Nature |
Permanent |
| Related to chambers |
Wolesi Jirga
Meshrano Jirga
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| Date of creation |
The Commission has been created on 12.12.2005 |
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| Membership |
Members are selected on basis of their interest; 10 members are appointed for a term of five years.
Composition by sex: 0 man (0%); 10 women (100%) |
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| Subjects dealt with |
- Making law: Anti-harrassment law to protect women and children has been initiated by members and approved by Parliament;
- Representation: the Commission works with governmental and non-governmental institutions to ensure women participation;
- Oversight: the Commission ensures human rights and women rights protection. |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
Commission on Women affairs, Civil Society and Human Rights
House of the People (Wolesi Jirga)
National Assembly of Afghanistan
Darul-Aman Road, Darul-Aman
Kabul, AFGHANISTAN
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| Phone |
+937 44 99 47 93 |
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Ms. Fawzia Koofi |
| Notes |
Chairperson |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+937 07 25 00 00 |
| Fax |
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| E-mail |
koofi_ 2006@yahoo.com |
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SECRETARY
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| Name |
Mr. . Hasani |
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Professional staff |
| Address (if different from above) |
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| Phone |
+937 44 99 47 93 |
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