December 21, 2002 — Unfolding events in Afghanistan have brought worldwide attention to the severe treatment of women under the Taliban. As the Afghans prepare to rebuild their country and explore ways to include women in this process, World Bank research shows that countries which promote equality between men and women develop faster and have a higher quality of life.
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