Bolster Female Rights In Afghanistan

As the 100th anniversary of International Woman's Day is celebrated around the world a group of Canadian women continue to do their part to bolster female rights in Afghanistan. International Women's Day is a global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women. In a land where women are often treated like property and second class citizens it's a challenge for Canadian soldiers providing assistance and security.

Corporal Nicole Bucci is a military police officer in the Zhari district and says she hopes she's viewed as a role model for young Afghan women. Corporal Nanette Black works at a medic in KandaharAfghanistan - Lara Romaniuc from the Canadian International Development Agency works with district leaders but says ironically it is women she sees the least and who are most often forgotten. city and says it's the plight of the children that tugs at her heartstrings. Soldiers aren't the only Canadian women doing active duty in