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Nationality
  
Afghanistan


Name
  
Malalai Shinwari


Occupation
  
Member of the Wolesi Jirga

Malalai Shinwari (Pashto: ملالی شینوارۍ ‎) is a member of the Wolesi Jirga for Kabul Province, Afghanistan. Shinwari was a journalist prior to running for office.

Shinwari ranked first in votes among female candidates in Kabul. She has been an advocate for the rights of women in Afghanistan. On July 10, 2007 USA Today quoted Shinwari's opposition to the practice of selling daughters in marriage in order to pay off family debts.

Writings

  • Malalai Shinwari (2005-07-14). "Comment: A Hard Road to the Afghan Parliament". Retrieved 2008-08-04. sat at home malalai shinwari

    • References

    Malalai Shinwari Wikipedia
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