Congressional Breakfast

On July 16, 2003 Members of Congress hosted a breakfast meeting with the participants of the US-Afghan Women's Council.    Participants discussed key issues relating to women in Afghanistan.    Congressional participants listened to the priorities articulated by Minister Sarabi, inquired about key needs of Afghan women and security issues, and discussed ways the U.S. Congress can continue its support for Afghan women. 

Participants (from left to right)

Front Row:   Gul Makai Rangbar, Jamila Emami, Afifa Azim, Barbara Barrett, UnderSecretary Paula Dobriansky, Minister of Women's Affairs Habiba Sarabi, Connie Duckworth.

Back Row:   Daria Fane, Charlotte "Charlie" Ponticelli, Daoud Wahhab, Representative Dana Rohrbacher, Pat Mitchell, Representative Deborah Pryce, Seema Ghani, Representative Carol Maloney, Zohra Rasekh, Representative Katherine Harris.