I HOPE THAT IN THE FUTURE AFGHAN WOMEN BE ABLE TO TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES AND ACCESS QUALITY EDUCATION

Zahra was born in the 1960s in Parwan Province, although she currently lives with her family in Herat. She has five children, and all her daughters are out of school and facing psychological problems. She has more than 25 years of experience working for women’s rights. Before the Taliban takeover, she worked with different non-governmental organizations, in different positions.

She has managed to continue working for Afghan women and girls since the Taliban takeover by continuing to do advocacy for women rights and attending consultations. She is in contact with donors, and supports NGOs with policymaking, budgeting, etc.

“The most significant change in my life over the last year has been the loss of income and resources, which has meant a major change in my life, financially.”

At the moment, she says financial support is the most important thing Afghan women need, both for literate and illiterate women.

Zahra says the issue that currently matters most to her is the meaningful participation of women in all aspects of life, such as politics, work, finance, decision-making, education, etc.

Her one message to the international community is: