Afghans’ ‘Bravest Woman’ Calls on U.S. to Leave
Malalai Joya, called the "bravest woman in Afghanistan," is finishing up a U.S. tour where she has pressed the Obama administration to pull...
Malalai Joya, called the "bravest woman in Afghanistan," is finishing up a U.S. tour where she has pressed the Obama administration to pull...
On May 21, 2007, the lower house of the Afghan parliament, the Wolesi Jirga, voted to suspend Malalai Joya, a female MP elected from Farah...
Despite all threats, Malalai Joya continues to stand strong and has not abandoned the fight. Her voice echoes the voices of thousands of Afghan...
The Bravest Woman in Afghanistan. Women's rights activist courts controversy, rails against warlords KABUL | Critics dismiss her as foolish.
Malalai Joya became a women’s rights activist, and after the US-led invasion, took on the new regime as an MP. But speaking out has come at a cost.
As a result of her vocal opposition to the Taliban and the US-sponsored regime in Afghanistan, Malalai has faced repeated attempts on her life.
At first glance, the mild-mannered Malalai Joya does not pose an intimidating figure. Joya, a new mother as of eight months ago, speaks softly and chooses...
Malalai Joya, the former Afghan parliamentarian, tells The New Arab that education is key to empowering the people who need it most.
NPR | By Malalai Joya ... Published October 27, 2009 at 10:22 ... A Woman Among Warlords ... Introduction Dust in the...
This article is more than 14 years old Malalai Joya Afghan politician and human rights campaigner who has shown phenomenal courage.
Activist and former member of Afghanistan's National Assembly known for outspoken criticism of warlords and advocacy for women’s and human rights.