Acting head of women 's affairs department in Afghan province was gunned down . Gayle - Smith says the incident fits a pattern of violence against women . Days later Afghan women leaders gathered in Kabul to demand justice and a government investigation into whether the Taliban , which are suspected in the killing , were responsible . She says women have made strides in Afghanistan since 2001 , but huge gaps remain . Afghanistan : While U.S. focuses on Afghanistan , much remains at stake for Afghan women .
Acting head of women 's affairs department in Afghan province was gunned down . Gayle - Smith says the incident fits a pattern of violence against women . She says women have made strides in Afghanistan since 2001 , but huge gaps remain . Afghanistan : While U.S. focuses on Afghanistan , much remains at stake for Afghan women .