Blogs About "Afghanistan"

Susan-mcpherson

What is progress, truly?

Susan McPherson
March 28 2010


During my career, I've witnessed 'progress' in business by how much revenue was generated year over year or by the numbers of deals that were signed. At the gym, I've determined progress by reaching certain mileage or times. In my personal life, progress might have been measured whether there was there a third date! All seem so superficial.

But, what is progress from the perspective a female entrepreneur...
 
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What the Surge Means for Women: Gayle Tzemach Lemmon reports from Afghanistan

Janet Tiebout Hanson
December 6 2009


In Afghanistan, where domestic violence is epidemic, Gayle Tzemach Lemmon speaks to young mothers who’ve survived abuse and want women’s rights to top the military’s agenda.

Sitting atop a burgundy pillow with her back pressed up against the bare white wall of the shelter she now calls home, Naseema pushes her polka-dot headscarf away from her eyes and begins to tell her story.

She was around 16 years old when her father, who...
 
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