Suraya Pakzad facts for kids
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Suraya Pakzad (Dari: ثریا پاکزاد) is a brave Afghan woman who works hard to protect the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan. She started an organization called Voice of Women in 1998.
At first, Voice of Women secretly taught girls how to read. This was because of the Taliban, a group that made it very hard for girls to go to school. Sometimes, the girls even had to burn their books so they wouldn't get caught!
After 2001, Voice of Women became an official organization. It now helps women in many ways. They offer safe places to live, advice, and training for jobs. This helps women become more independent and safe. The organization also helped create Afghanistan's constitution, which is like the country's rulebook.
Awards and Recognition
Suraya Pakzad has received many important awards for her work. These awards show how much she has helped women and girls.
International Awards
In 2008, Suraya received the International Women of Courage Award from the United States. This award is given to women around the world who show great bravery. The US Secretary of State gave her this special award.
The famous Time 100 list named her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2009. This shows how important her work is globally.
In 2010, she received special degrees from two colleges in the United States. She also got the Clinton Global Citizen Award. This award honors people who make a big difference in the world.
In 2011, Newsweek magazine called her one of the "150 Women Who Shake the World." This means she is one of the most powerful and inspiring women globally. In 2012, she received the Female Leader of the Year Award in Germany.
Afghan Recognition
In 2008, the President of Afghanistan gave Suraya Pakzad the “Malali Medal.” This is a high honor in Afghanistan. It shows that her own country recognizes her important work.
See also
In Spanish: Suraya Pakzad para niños
