Malalai Shinwari Explained

Malalai Shinwari (ps| ملالی شینوارۍ ) is a member of the Wolesi Jirga for Kabul Province, Afghanistan.^[1] Shinwari was a journalist prior to running for office.

Shinwari ranked first in votes among female candidates in Kabul.^[2] She has been an advocate for the rights of women in Afghanistan.^[1] On July 10, 2007 USA Today quoted Shinwari's opposition to the practice of selling daughters in marriage in order to pay off family debts.

Writings

• Web site: Comment: A Hard Road to the Afghan Parliament. Malalai Shinwari. 2005-07-14. 2008-08-04. sat at home malalai shinwari

Notes and References

1. News: Afghan girls traded for debts, blood feuds. USA Today. Alisa Tang. Alisa Tang. 2007-07-10. 2008-08-04.
2. News: Winning Afghan candidates become warlords' targets. RAWA. Abdul Baseer Saeed. Abdul Baseer Saeed. 2005-10-29. 2008-08-04. Malalai Shinwari, who came in first among Kabul's female candidates, said threats and intimidation have increased since her apparent victory. She blames the armed commanders who also appear to have won seats in the parliament with instigating the violence in their own political interests..