From the recent throne speech:
Our mission in Afghanistan is a noble and necessary endeavour.
It is making a difference in the lives of men who were victims of Taliban oppression, for children forced to live in ignorance, and for women who had no human rights.
From Peter MacKay:
We are supporting women who, under the Taliban regime, were forbidden to go to school, to work or to vote. . . . We are building a future for children, so that they can all be educated, have access to medical care, and have the freedom to grow up in a climate of security and hope rather than in fear.
And from Bev Oda:
"After years of conflict and insecurity, Afghanistan’s education system is one of the weakest in the world. This has deeply affected the country’s ability to rebuild and sustain itself,” said Minister Oda. “But progress is being made, and Canada continues to reinforce its role as a leader for education in Afghanistan, particularly for women and girls."
Well, thank Gord for the Canadians.
Um, well, maybe not. Today, UNICEF released a report on Afghanistan's children.
