Description: (Afghan Politician, Activist, and Writer)
Malalai Joya is a prominent Afghan activist, writer, and politician known for her fearless opposition to warlords and war criminals in the Afghan Parliament. She served as a Parliamentarian in the National Assembly of Afghanistan from 2005 to 2007 but was later dismissed due to her outspoken criticisms of the Karzai administration and its western supporters, particularly the United States. Despite facing international backlash, Joya continued her advocacy for justice and women's rights, earning recognition as one of the bravest women in Afghanistan. She has been featured in prestigious lists like Time magazine's 100 most influential people.