Alireza Behzad is a media activist who currently lives in exile in Germany. In Afghanistan, before the Taliban took power, he worked in newsrooms for years, editing and writing stories that captured the daily strife of his people. It provided him with a deep understanding of the suffering, resilience, and silenced voices across the country—especially those of girls and women.

Alongside his media work, Alirezad was committed to education. He organized English language classes, computer literacy training, and capacity-building workshops for girls and women who were determined to continue their education. These programs opened small but important doors of opportunity when hope was running low.

Today, in exile, he continues on this quest with even greater determination. From Germany, he leads this initiative as a universal call to action: to restore the right to education for Afghan girls, to keep hope alive, and to make sure no dream is silenced.

Homa Rajabi, a young Afghan girl deprived of her right to higher education after the Taliban’s return to power, has shown remarkable courage in raising her voice for the right to learn. Beyond her advocacy, she has been active as a civil society advocate, cultural host, and declaimer.

With a strong background in women’s rights activism and frequent participation in media discussions, Homa has become a visible and passionate voice for justice and equality. She has hosted literary and cultural programs, utilizing every available platform to highlight the challenges Afghan girls face.

Today, as part of the international campaign to reopen schools and universities for Afghan girls, Homa carries forward her mission to make sure the voices of Afghan women are heard worldwide.

Zahra Rajabi is one of the resolute Afghan girls who, due to political turmoil and the demise of the Republic, were forced to abandon their studies. Nevertheless, she has remained active in social and cultural life, applying her energy toward literacy and learning opportunities among Afghan women—especially those outside formal schooling.

She has also been involved in cultural and media activities, working with regional and global organizations to mobilize worldwide support for Afghan women's education rights.

Zahra contributes her life experience, passion, and initiative as a member of our campaign team to make Afghan women and girls' voices heard and their fundamental right to education valued worldwide.