Shukria Barakzai

Shukria Barakzai
Barakzai in March 2011
Born1970 (age 54–55)
Kabul, Kingdom of Afghanistan
Occupation(s)Politician, ambassador
Known forElected to Wolesi Jirga in 2005

Shukria Barakzai (Pashto: شکريه بارکزۍ) is an Afghan politician, journalist and Muslim feminist. She was the ambassador of Afghanistan to Norway. She is a recipient of the International Editor of the Year Award.

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