50th Anniversary Celebrations
Revealed from Sally's book was the fact that the Afghan women struggled to survive under the Taliban Regime at a time when they were denied employment, schooling & adequate health care & were confined to their homes unless accompanied by a male relative, Also, appearing alone in public or without a burqua ( a long dress that covered the women from head to toe ) could cause a public stoning.
Sally became involved with this assignment in Afghanistan because of her passion to give a voice to these courageous women who had been silenced.
Sally recently returned to Afghanistan & recounted a heartwarming story of how before her departure home, the Afghan women present stuffed her pockets with sweet cakes for her journey-- showing that there truly is a fine balance between hope & despair---these brave women gave when they needed to receive---that is their legacy.
Sally left the CFUW members & guests with the positive statement--Women DO have the moral courage to right the wrongs.
Canadian Federation of University Women / Orillia
This webpage updated July 11, 2008.
Canadian Federation of University Women / Orillia
