Report - United States Department of Defense
Report - United States Department of Defense
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UNCLASSIFIED<br />
Civil society organizations and the HPC hold dialogues throughout the country. These dialogues<br />
have created the space for women to learn more about the peace and reintegration program and<br />
share their concerns and recommendations for a durable and inclusive peace process. December<br />
6, 2012, President Karzai met with 30 female members <strong>of</strong> the PPCs. These PPC <strong>of</strong>ficials<br />
communicated their struggles to Karzai and advocated for women’s active participation in peace<br />
and security. During this visit, PPC members presented a number <strong>of</strong> recommendations for an<br />
inclusive peace process. President Karzai asked the women to reach out to insurgents in their<br />
communities and districts and invite them to lay down arms and reintegrate. He said he will<br />
support the women’s initiative and will do his best to provide opportunity for women to be heard<br />
and take part in future decisions regarding peace and security.<br />
The HPC/JS has developed a Strategic Communications plan, which, along with its National<br />
Priority Plan, lays out a strategy for regular engagement with national, provincial, and district<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficials and civil society on peace and reintegration issues.<br />
1.10: PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS OF THE ANSF<br />
In addition to security-related metrics, ISAF also relies on surveys <strong>of</strong> the Afghan people to gauge<br />
the public’s perception <strong>of</strong> security and other issues. The predominant survey used by ISAF is the<br />
ANQAR survey. Based on data collected in September 2008 and March 2013, the ANQAR<br />
survey results present comparisons <strong>of</strong> current Afghan perspectives as compared to perspectives<br />
prior to the rapid growth in the capabilities and size <strong>of</strong> the ANSF.<br />
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