Zarifa Ghafari

Zarifa Ghafari, born in Kabul in 1994, studied economics, founded a radio station for women and became a mayor. She received several awards for her commitment to women’s rights. In 2019, the BBC included her in its list of the 100 most influential and inspiring women from around the world; in 2020, she received the U.S. Department of State’s International Women of Courage Award.