King Signs AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL letter

Stephen King was one of many well known names to appear as a signatory to Amnesty International's open letter to President Obama and Karzai.  Of course,  this is offered on the eve of upcoming talks between the two leaders.

The document lists eight specific steps they ask the leaders to take in order to ensure the protection of women and their representation in Afgan government.

The  letter reads in part:

We are concerned that the U.S. and allied withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2014 may put women and girls at even greater risk of abuses. The latest statement by the Ulema Council of Afghanistan that women should “respect the right of men to polygamy” and “not travel without a close male relative,” must be viewed as a threat to women’s human rights. The Council has proclaimed that men are superior to women. 

In this climate, we are alarmed that inadequate attention is being paid to women’s rights and participation in peace talks with the Taliban. Women must be empowered in the educational, economic and political life of Afghanistan or the country will fail to achieve a stable and prosperous future after a decade of effort to secure and rebuild the country.

Kings name is simply listed: "Stephen King, Author."

The full letter is HERE.
The signatories are HERE.