
Fawzia Koofi is an Afghan parliamentary lawmaker, accomplished author, and internationally known outspoken advocate for the rights of women and children, democracy, and moderate Islam. She is the first female in the Afghan parliament to be elected as second deputy speaker, and she heads the parliament’s Women Affairs Commission. Not only has Koofi humanized the otherwise faceless international discussion of the struggles and abuse of Afghan women, but she is on the forefront of educating the international community as to the consequences for her and other advocates of reform should the international community and their security forces be withdrawn.
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An Armchair Discussion with Fawzia Koofi
Transcript by Daniel F. Runde and Fawzia Koofi — October 12, 2022

An Armchair Discussion with Fawzia Koofi
Event by Daniel F. Runde and Fawzia Koofi — October 7, 2022

Afghanistan One Year Later: Consequences & Responsibilities
Event by Daniel F. Runde , P. Michael McKinley , Earl Anthony Wayne , Annie Pforzheimer , Fawzia Koofi , Bill O’Keefe , Lieutenant General Michael K. Nagata (Ret.) , and Rep. Peter Meijer (R-MI) — August 15, 2022

Reflections on the Fall of Kabul One Year Later
Commentary by Fawzia Koofi — August 15, 2022

Afghanistan One Year Later: Consequences & Responsibilities
Transcript by Daniel F. Runde , P. Michael McKinley , Earl Anthony Wayne , Annie Pforzheimer , Fawzia Koofi , Bill O’Keefe , Lieutenant General Michael K. Nagata (Ret.) , and Rep. Peter Meijer (R-MI) — August 15, 2022
