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Hazara Human Rights activist Sima Samar awarded Rights Livelihood Award
STOCKHOLM: Afghan human rights activist, ex-minister and burqa opponent Sima Samar on Thursday won the Swedish Right Livelihood Award honouring those who work to improve the lives of others… […
Hazara girl practicing martial arts in Herat, Afghanistan
An Hazara girl practicing her martial arts with a sword at a Wushu (a form of Kung Fu) training club in Injil, Herat province in Afghanistan. Courtesy: “Proud Afghan” @…
Saira Batool – one of the first 4 female fighter pilots in Pakistan
Saira Batool – One of the First 4 Female Fighter Pilots in Pakistan (courtesy: Abbas Wafa) PAKISTAN welcomed its first female pilots into the country’s air force…
Azra Jafri – first female mayor in Afghanistan
Azra Jafari is the first female mayor in Afghanistan. She was appointed as mayor of Nili, Daikundi province in 2008. More on Azra Jafari: Wikipedia First Afghan woman mayor says…
Dr. Habiba Sarabi – first female governor in Afghanistan
Dr. Habiba Sarabi, an ethnic Hazara, is the governor of Bamiyan province – home of the giant buddha statues destroyed by the Taliban thugs. She was appointed as the first…
Suhaila – black belt martial arts champion
At 17, Suhaila is a black-belt martial arts champ, with 34 gold medals under her belt won in National and International competitions. Her message: “there is no field in which…
Legendary Women of Hazarajat
M. A. Gulzari | Legendary “Amma Sungari” Progress can be achieved only when each member of the society performs their duty. In different parts of the world people have different ways of…
