Zakira Hekmat is an Afghan Doctor and rights activist She founded the Afghan Refugee Solidarity Association in Turkey to work for the rights of all refugees and women. She was awarded the International Women of Courage Award in 2023.
References
- "Courage of female Afghan doctor to be recognized at US awards ceremony". Arab News. 7 Mar 2023. Retrieved 8 Aug 2023.
- "Women in Turkey stand in solidarity with their Afghan sisters". Arab News. 19 Aug 2021. Retrieved 8 Aug 2023.
- "2023 International Women of Courage AwardUnited States Department of State". United States Department of State. 10 Mar 2023. Retrieved 8 Aug 2023.
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