article_snippet: Many women in the crowd carried a banner accusing the government of broking promises to end corruption and bring rule of law to Afghanistan.
article_snippet: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, who took office in September voicing support for women's rights, is currently in Washington on his first state visit to the United States.  
article_snippet: Ghani's wife, Rula, who has spoken up on women's rights, has yet to make a public statement — disappointing some rights activists including film director Sahraa Karimi. '
article_snippet: This is typical of the women in positions of influence in Afghanistan —talking talking no action.
article_snippet: How can they be our representatives,' film director Sahraa Karimi said .
highlights_snippet: Farkhunda said mullah was encouraging women to waste money on worthless charms and amulets at a local shrine .
  