Acting head of women 's affairs department in Afghanistan was gunned down . Gayle Tzemach Lemmon says the killing fits a pattern of violence against women . She says women have made strides in Afghan province since this month , but huge issues remain . Another schoolgirl , Giseena , was found slain , her throat slit in what appeared to be retribution for her father 's refusal to agree to her marriage . Lemmon : While Afghan province focuses on withdrawal , much remains at stake for American women .
Acting head of women 's affairs department in Afghanistan was gunned down . Gayle Tzemach Lemmon says the killing fits a pattern of violence against women . She says women have made strides in Afghan province since this month , but huge issues remain . Lemmon : While Afghan province focuses on withdrawal , much remains at stake for American women .