In fact, we need to do three things at the same time in order to improve the present situation in Afghanistan. No doubt, we should absolutely work with women to improve their capabilities, their awareness of their rights and so on.
However, there are two more aspects to this situation. First, as you said, we need to change social relations or deal with the issue of the relations of women with men and with leaders of the communities where they live. Second, there is the political aspect such as the rape legislation that you mentioned. It is essential to deal directly with the political framework, the legislation that defines what is acceptable and what is not as well as the limits relating to respect for human rights.
The problem now is that many donors focus all their efforts on women. Very little money and support is left to deal specifically with education and awareness for men or with other social problems more related to politics.
For example, in relation to maternal health, we found out a few things after conducting some experiments on the ground. When we talked directly to men and their mothers—i.e. pregnant women's mothers-in-law—and explained to them why it is very important to let women go to the hospital to get help during pregnancy, when we told them about all the risks and dangers for the women and about all available resources, such as the nearest hospital or the nearest midwife who can help them and so on, when we gave them this basic information, the chances for women to be allowed to take advantage of these resources were greatly improved.
In the sectors of the city of Kabul where we are active, there was a remarkable improvement in maternal health due to efforts directly related to the work done with men. Thus, as I said, the problem is that efforts are not focused on this aspect.
One year ago, a $22 million hospital was built in Kabul. This is a huge amount of money. However, the only person at the Department of public health who was entrusted with the responsibility—