Description: (Afghan Women's Rights Activist)
Hasina Jalal is a prominent advocate for women's rights and democracy in Afghanistan. She has been recognized for her work with the "N-Peace Award" from the UNDP Asia Pacific Regional Office. Jalal co-founded and led various organizations, such as the National Association of Afghanistan Civil Society and the South Asian women's alliance on Women's Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights. She has held key positions in the Afghan government, serving as a research team lead, policy expert, and Policy Advisor on important issues related to program design and donor coordination.