Malalai Joya

Overview

Malalai Joya born Farah, Afghanistan April 25, 1978. Called "the bravest woman in Afghanistan." Opposed warlords, Taliban, Karzai and US occupation; youngest member of parliament, 2005, from which she was dismissed for criticism.

Quotations

"I don't fear death, I fear remaining silent in the face of injustice." (Independent, Aug. 5, 2009; photo Wikipedia)