Halima Sadaf Karimi

Halima Sadaf Karimi is an Afghan politician and former member of Parliament.

Halima Sadaf Karimi
Born
Jowzjan Province, Afghanistan
EducationDegree Economics and Political Science
Occupation(s)Politician in Afghanistan, former member of Parliament
Known forCampaigner for women's rights and political activism

Karimi was born in Afghanistan in the northern Jowzjan Province. Before becoming a politician she studied economics and political science.[1]

She was named one of the 'BBC 100 Women' in 2021. She is known for standing up for the rights of the Uzbek minority and women's rights.[1]

After receiving multiple death threats from the Taliban, Karimi fled over the border to Uzbekistan.[2] In 2020, her younger brother was killed by the Taliban.

References
  1. "BBC 100 Women 2021: Who is on the list this year?". BBC News. 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  2. "Fleeing the Taliban across land". amp.dw.com. Retrieved 2024-03-08.

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