Farida Amiri

Farida Amiri is a young professional bringing issues of young women’s inclusion in peace to the fore. In the context of the peace process, Farida has spoken on the importance of ensuring that the achievements of women should not be erased by excluding them from the formal peace process and negotiations. She has further advocated around the inclusion of youth directly in the peace process, and has provided analogies of the realities of youth in Afghanistan.

A participant in regional and international dialogues such as the First International Symposium on Youth Participation in the Peace Process, and Young Peacebuilders Forum, her voice amplifies the experiences of young women in Afghanistan.