Maryam Durani

Durani (center) receiving the 2012 International Women of Courage Award from Michelle Obama (left) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (right)

Maryam Durani (مَریَم دورانی) (born 1987) is an Afghan activist and women's advocate. [1] In 2012 she received the International Women of Courage Award. [2]

Life and career

Mariyam is the daughter of Haji Mohammad Eisa Durani, and she is a member of the Durrani tribe. She graduated from the American University of Afghanistan. She has a degree in business. She also studied law and political science. [1][3]

Mariyam was Kandahar people’s representative in the provincial council, and director of Khadijatul Kubra women's association for culture. She was the owner of Merman Radio of Kandahar, a special women's radio and founded the Kandahar women's advocacy network. She also opened the Malalai Maiwandi Internet cafe, a free women's internet cafe and first of its kind in Afghanistan. [1][3]

Awards

In March 2012, she received the U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award.[4][5]

In the same year, Time Magazine chose Maryam as one of "The 100 Most Influential People in the World". According to Time, "As the owner and operator of a radio station (Merman Radio) that focuses on women's issues and as a member of the Kandahar provincial council, Durani stands up for the region's women with remarkable bravery."[1][3][2]

In May 2014, Maryam received the Roosevelt Four Freedoms Award in Middelburg, Netherlands.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Maryam Durani". Time Magazine. Apr 18, 2012. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
  2. 1 2 "American Women for International Understanding is pleased to Honor the US Secretary of State's International Women of Courage with an event each March.". American Women for International Understanding. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 "Maryam Durani among "The 100 Most Influential People in the World"". Afghanistan Journalists Center. April 19, 2012. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Embassy Hosts Maryam Durani for Lunch". Embassy of Afghanistan. March 9, 2012. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
  5. ↑ Staff (March 5, 2012). "2012 International Women of Courage Award Winners" Office of Global Women's Issues of the U.S. Department of State. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
  6. ↑ Freedom of Speech and Expression
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