Description: (Afghan Politician and One of the First Four Women Elected to the Afghan Parliament)
Anahita Ratebzad was a prominent Afghan socialist and Marxist-Leninist politician associated with the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA), specifically the Parcham faction. She held key positions within the party, including serving as the vice-president of the Revolutionary Council under Babrak Karmal's leadership. Ratebzad was among the first women elected to the Afghan parliament and later assumed the role of deputy head of state from 1980 to 1986. Throughout her career, she actively promoted socialist ideals and advocated for women's rights, contributing significantly to Afghanistan's political landscape.