US envoy praises Malala Yousafzai for championing Afghan women's rights.

US special envoy for Afghan women and girls Rina Amiri has recently expressed her admiration for Malala Yousafzai, Pakistan's youngest Nobel Peace Laureate, commending her unwavering dedication to promoting the rights and wellbeing of Afghan women and girls.

The US envoy met Pakistan's girl rights activist and colleagues at the department and described the gathering as "excellent", noting that the discussion was both stimulating and fruitful. In particular, the conversation centered on Yousafzai's tireless efforts and steadfast commitment to utilising her platform to advocate for the empowerment and advancement of Afghan women and girls.

Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. She is known for her advocacy work for girls' education and women's rights, especially in her home country of Pakistan. Malala has been a vocal advocate for the education of girls in Afghanistan, where the Taliban has restricted women's access to education and other basic rights.

Afghanistan remains a challenging environment for women and girls, with many still facing discrimination, violence, and limited access to modern education and employment opportunities.

Rina Amiri, as the US special envoy for Afghan women and girls, has been working tirelessly to support women's rights and empowerment in Afghanistan. She has been working closely with Afghan women leaders to promote their participation in the peace process and to ensure that their voices are heard in the negotiations.

The meeting between Rina Amiri and Malala Yousafzai was an opportunity to discuss the challenges facing Afghan women and girls. It also provided them with an opportunity...

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