In the real world of Afghan women, how many are able to do this? It is always pleasing to read how women’s rights have been boosted in Afghanistan in education, health and government. But this progress has been limited to the big cities where people are fairly well educated and understand the concept of women’s rights. Afghan women have the ability to think about their country’s development, contribute to it and lead positive change. Samira Hamidi is the former director of the Afghan Women’s Network in Afghanistan