U.S.-Afghan Women's CouncilHighlights
New Fact Sheet on the U.S-Afghan Women's Council
Read about the origins of the Council and it's success in promoting public-private partnerships between U.S. and Afghan institutions and mobilizing private sector resources to help Afghan women participate and take leadership roles in the political and economic life of their country.
Afghan Family Health Book
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tommy Thompson announced on August 3 that HHS will distribute the "Afghan Family Health Book" across Afghanistan starting in August. This innovative "talking book" provides useful and practical information about health practices and hygiene, focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.
U.S.-Afghan Women's Council Launches Health Initiative To Help Afghan Women Secure a Better Future
The U.S.-Afghan Women's Council held the first meeting of the newly formed Health Advisory Committee on July 26, 2004 at the U.S. Department of State. The Committee, comprised of leaders in government, medicine and other health-related fields, will seek to match public and private sector resources with health needs on the ground in Afghanistan, particularly for Afghan women and children. [Media Note]
Read the latest fact sheet on The U.S. Commitment to Women in Afghanistan. | 
