About Aisha Khurram
Born 1999. Aisha Khurram is an Afghan human rights defender and lawyer.
Aisha Khurram (, born in 1999 in Kabul) is an Afghan-born human right activists, particularly advocating for women's rights in Afghanistan. In 2019, she was selected among eighty nominees as the youth representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations in a free competition
In an interview with Tolo News, she said: "My red lines are not only the women who are benefiting from education in urban areas but also the women living under Taliban rule in provinces and those who do not even think of education."
In 2023, she co-founded E-Learning in Afghanistan, which enabled numerous Afghan girls to pursue their education.
She actively participates in advocating for human rights, particularly women's rights, and has collaborated with various human rights organizations for several years.
E-learning in Afghanistan Following the collapse of the Afghan government in 2021, restrictions on education for women and girls intensified. This prohibition prompted Khurram and other Afghan women to seek ways to escape and pursue education in other countries. Khurram, after a perilous journey from Afghanistan to Germany, encountered challenges in continuing her education. Collaborating with Lika Torikashvili, they initiated a program called "E-learning in Afghanistan." This program engaged Afghan students and representatives from various universities, supported by financial assistance from UNESCO and other organizations, to provide educational opportunities for Afghan girls. Besides offering education, this program demonstrated the vital role of technology can play in addressing educational challenges in crisis situations.
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Who is Aisha Khurram?
Afghan human rights activist
When was Aisha Khurram born?
Aisha Khurram was born on 1 May 1999 in Kabul.
What is Aisha Khurram's occupation?
Aisha Khurram is a human rights defender and lawyer.
What nationality is Aisha Khurram?
Aisha Khurram is Afghan.
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