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National Week of Media Action against the War in Afghanistan

Join us in standing for peace and justice. Send a letter to the editor of your newspaper to voice your support for an end to the war in Afghanistan. Eight years of an unjust war is eight years too many, and it's time for our voices to be heard.

You can use one of the messages that we've provided, or edit the text to send this message in your own words.


Option 1

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On April 12, 2009, Afghan women's rights advocate Sitara Achakzai was gunned down outside her home.  She was active in local politics and was killed by the Taliban to send a message to other women who might follow her example.

We've been told that the US military presence in Afghanistan will advance the rights of women.  But today, women are threatened and assassinated for demanding their rights, holding jobs, or simply daring to defy any limitations on their role in society.

Contrary to the popular argument, continued US occupation is not the answer.  In addition to endangering women's lives, the war has eroded the political space for women to advocate for their rights.  The government of Afghan President Hamid Karzai is ridden with warlords with abysmal records on women's human rights.  That the US has chosen to ignore these speaks volumes about our so-called dedication to women's rights.

Best regards,

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Option 2

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It's been nearly eight years since the US invaded Afghanistan, and the Obama Administration's main strategy seems to be only more of the same.  Now is the time to ask: where has all this militarization left Afghan women?

On September 4, 2009, a NATO airstrike in northern Afghanistan killed dozens of civilians in an attack on a Taliban target.  It was only the latest in a barrage of air attacks that have spread destruction throughout Afghan communities.

Continued airstrikes and US ground troops will not improve conditions for women.  Rather, the war disproportionately impacts women, who have had to meet their families' needs for food, water, childcare and other services through years of violence, insecurity and grinding poverty.

If we want to stand with Afghan women, the airstrikes must stop, and the US must set a timetable to withdraw a military force that is worsening conditions for women.

Best regards,

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<b>National Week of Media Action against the War in Afghanistan</b></p>
<p>Join us in standing for peace and justice. Send a letter to the editor of your newspaper to voice your support for an end to the war in Afghanistan. Eight years of an unjust war is eight years too many, and it's time for our voices to be heard.<br /><br />You can use one of the messages that we've provided, or edit the text to send this message in your own words.</p>
<p><i><br /><b>Option 1</b></i></p>
<p><a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5095/t/4636/letter/?letter_KEY=199">To submit this letter to the editor to your local newspaper, click here. </a></p>
<p>On April 12, 2009, Afghan women's rights advocate Sitara Achakzai was gunned down outside her home.&nbsp; She was active in local politics and was killed by the Taliban to send a message to other women who might follow her example.</p>
<p>We've been told that the US military presence in Afghanistan will advance the rights of women.&nbsp; But today, women are threatened and assassinated for demanding their rights, holding jobs, or simply daring to defy any limitations on their role in society. <br /><br />Contrary to the popular argument, continued US occupation is not the answer.&nbsp; In addition to endangering women's lives, the war has eroded the political space for women to advocate for their rights.&nbsp; The government of Afghan President Hamid Karzai is ridden with warlords with abysmal records on women's human rights.&nbsp; That the US has chosen to ignore these speaks volumes about our so-called dedication to women's rights.<br /><br />Best regards,</p>
<p>Your Signature</p>
<p><b><i>Option 2</i></b></p>
<p><a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5095/t/4636/letter/?letter_KEY=197">To submit this letter to the editor to your local newspaper, click here.&nbsp; </a></p>
<p>It's been nearly eight years since the US invaded Afghanistan, and the Obama Administration's main strategy seems to be only more of the same.&nbsp; Now is the time to ask: where has all this militarization left Afghan women?<br /><br />On September 4, 2009, a NATO airstrike in northern Afghanistan killed dozens of civilians in an attack on a Taliban target.&nbsp; It was only the latest in a barrage of air attacks that have spread destruction throughout Afghan communities.<br /><br />Continued airstrikes and US ground troops will not improve conditions for women.&nbsp; Rather, the war disproportionately impacts women, who have had to meet their families' needs for food, water, childcare and other services through years of violence, insecurity and grinding poverty. <br /><br />If we want to stand with Afghan women, the airstrikes must stop, and the US must set a timetable to withdraw a military force that is worsening conditions for women.<br /><br />Best regards,</p>
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