Afghan Activist Wins UAE Award for Supporting Girls’ Education

Over two million girls in Afghanistan are out of school, while activist Zarqa Yaftali is recognized for innovative efforts supporting girls’ education nationwide.

An Emirati foundation awarded its Zayed Humanitarian Solidarity Prize to Afghan activist Zarqa Yaftali for her work supporting girls’ education in Afghanistan.

The foundation praised Yaftali for providing educational resources, founding dozens of schools, and advocating for laws protecting women, children, and families.