Female Afghan MPs launch new parliament from exile
The Independent|November 30, 2021
Female MPs from Afghanistan who escaped the Taliban have launched a new women’s parliament to champion human rights while in exile in Greece. Almost half of female Afghan MPs and senators are now living in Greece where they will continue to campaign for women’s rights in Afghanistan, as well as supporting the resettlement of refugees.
MAYA OPPENHEIM
Female Afghan MPs launch new parliament from exile

Nazifa Bek, a former Afghan lawmaker who launched the project, said: “Our work is not done. We were elected by the Afghan people to represent them. Our people, especially women and girls, and those living in poverty, are facing a severe humanitarian crisis and a crackdown on their rights by the Taliban. We will continue to serve them wherever we are.”

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