Maryam Rayed | |
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 Afghan human rights advocate and Fulbright Scholar | |
| Born | Afghanistan |
| Education | Georgetown University, M.A. in Governance and Democracy; Kabul University, B.A. in Sociology and Philosophy, M.A. in Gender and Women's Studies |
| Occupation(s) | Human rights advocate, previous Deputy Director of Foreign Relations and Human Rights at the State Ministry for Peace |
| Known for | Advocacy for women's rights and peace in Afghanistan; Founding the Afghanistan Women's Think Tank |
| Awards | Advocate of the Year by Women in Government Relations (2022) |
Maryam Rayed is an Afghan advocate for human rights, known for her contributions to peace, freedom, and equality, with a focus on the empowerment of women and youth in Afghanistan. Rayed's advocacy is grounded in her experiences growing up during the Taliban's first rule in Afghanistan, which has informed her commitment to gender-inclusive discussions on peace and security.[1][2]
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