Ms. Fawzia Koofi, a Selfless Leader, a Modern Thinker, Poet,a kind mother, an articulated teacher and a Linguist
Darwaz, a district , where she learned that villagers are caught between many different problems. full story
Fawzia Koofi’s Challenging Trip
Fawzia Koofi, Deputy Speaker of the Lower House of the National Assembly of Afghanistan, traveled to remote district of Badakhshan province in northern part of the country on December 27. full story
Bush guest grateful for U.S. commitment
Fawzia Koofi, the veiled woman shown repeatedly at first lady Laura Bush's right elbow during the State of the Union, does not care about her newfound celebrity or that President Bush did not recognize her by name in his address Tuesday. full story
Widespread corruption plagues Afghan government: officials
Jan 31, 2009
Corroborating the allegations is tricky, since such illicit dealings don't leave a paper trail. But it's largely taken as a given in Afghanistan that every position of power - from the lowliest job in the civil service straight up to provincial governorships and cabinet posts - is available for the right price. "It's an auction," said Fawzia Koofi, an Afghan parliamentarian from the skillet-shaped province of Badakhshan full story
Afghanistan’s Parliament Member, Fawzia Koofi celebrated the birthday of prophet Mohammad peace be upon him and March 8th, International Women's Day, with hundreds . full story
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Fawzia Koofi Honored
February 24, 2009
Support Committee For Fawzia Koofi is proud to announce that Ms. Fawzia Koofi has been selected as the "Young Global Leader" of 2009.
Fawzia Koofi Honored
Wednesday 25 February 2009,
Woman member of Afghan Parliament selected by World Economic Forum as a "Young Global Leader"
The Support Committee For Fawzia Koofi is proud to announce that Ms. Fawzia Koofi has been selected as the "Young Global Leader" of 2009. A letter sent by the Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum this morning to Ms. Koofi, informed of her being bestowed with this honor.
Ms. Fawzia Koofi is an outstanding human rights activist and the First Woman Deputy Speaker of the Lower House of the National Assembly of Afghanistan. Before becoming a Member of Parliament, Ms. Koofi worked with UNICEF as a Women and Childrenʼs Protection Officer. She also worked with several Civil Society institutions as a womens’ and childrens’ advocate. Ms. Koofi has lectured at Badakhshan medical university.
The letter says Koofiʼs nomination is in recognition of her record of professional accomplishments, her commitment to society and her potential to contribute to shaping the future the world’s future through her inspiring leadership.
Fawzia Koofi, 32 is an influential and popular leader among Afghan people, especially the younger generation. She is best known as a selfless leader, a modern thinker, a poet, an articulate teacher and a linguist.
The World Economic Forum recognizes each year the two hundred most distinguished young leaders below the age of 40 from around the world. Ms. Koofiʼs selection was announced after Queen Rania Al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan screened profiles of young leaders from every region of the world and from a myriad of disciplines and sectors. David Aikman, the Senior Director Head of the Forum of Young Global Leaders, singed Ms. Fawzia Koofiʼs letter of confirmation.
Support Committee For Fawzia Koofi is congratulating all Ms. Koofiʼs followers, family and friends. Itʼs a victory for all of us and we are hopeful to bring brave people closer to take a part in building our war-torn country.
