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Malalai Joya
Submitted by: Rebecca Green
Is an Afghan female activist and politician, currently banned from the Loya Jirga parliament in Afghanistan for speaking out aginst warlords. She has received many death threats and five assassination attempts, but continues to do her work to promote human rights in Afghanistan.
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Christina Tarrisse said:
You are an inspiration! thank you for your book, Woman among warlords, and your intense dedication to your country!
Rachel E Williams said:
The Gandhi of the modern world! Standing up for the rights of the Afghan people. One of the few who dares to speak the truth! We all love you Malalai Joya!
Saleem said:
She is the best among all the candidates, she must win, despite her own unwillingness to run for this contest.
Water said:
Proud of you, Joya
محبوبه نصیبی said:
Malalai Joya deserves any such awards for her uncompromising fight for women's rights and justice
Arson Fahim said:
She must be president of Afghanistan!
Shabtab Kabuli said:
10000 votes from my side to this brave and great woman of my country
Khadim Ashrafi said:
She is a true inspiration and courageous woman.
Zaman Rashid said:
We are proud of you!
Matin Darwishi said:
رأی به ملالی جویا رأی به انسانیت ونه گفتن به جنایت کاری، قاچاق، میهن فروشی ، زن ستیزی ...است
Shab Tariki said:
Best of luck dear Sister
Voting is a rule You are Winner for me