


Malalai Joya, a 27-year-old woman, who has emerged as a fearless critic of the warlords that control her country of Afghanistan.
"I hope by being a member of parliament I will be able to serve my people," said Malalai Joya, a 27-year-old woman who holds one of the five seats in Farah in the far west of the country. "I will do my best to stop the warlords and criminals from building any laws that will jeopardize the rights of Afghan people, especially the women." The Globe and Mail, Dec.20, 2005
For more information on this inspiring and courageous woman:
http://www.malalaijoya.com
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