Osman, Babrak

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 […]

In Afghanistan, Within and Without the State has been working to build the capacity of civil society and to promote the participation of women, youth and other marginalized groups in the peace process. Essential to this approach has been the facilitation of opportunities for women, youth and other civil society actors to engage with power-holders […]