Halima Sadaf Karimi
Halima Sadaf Karimi | |
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| Born | Jowzjan Province, Afghanistan |
| Education | Degree Economics and Political Science |
| Occupation(s) | Politician in Afghanistan, former member of Parliament |
| Known for | Campaigner for women's rights and political activism |
Halima Sadaf Karimi is an Afghan politician and former member of Parliament.
Karimi was born in Afghanistan in the northern Jowzjan Province. Before becoming a politician she studied economics and political science.[1]
She was named one of the 'BBC 100 Women' in 2021. She is known for standing up for the rights of the Uzbek minority and women's rights.[1]
After receiving multiple death threats from the Taliban, Karimi fled over the border to Uzbekistan.[2] In 2020, her younger brother was killed by the Taliban.
External links
- ^ a b "BBC 100 Women 2021: Who is on the list this year?". BBC News. 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "Fleeing the Taliban across land". amp.dw.com. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
See also
- 100 Women (BBC)
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