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Nadia Ghulam Dastgir
Born in Kabul (Afghanistan) in 1985. From an early age she suffered first-hand the civil war, famine and the Taliban regime. When he was eight years old, a bomb fell on his house causing serious injuries. This experience turned her into an activist for peace, a mission she carries out through her work as a social educator, with conferences and workshops, and with books such as 'Dreaming of Peace'.
Author's articles
The invisible superpower of the female migrant worker
Female migrant workers are an example of strength and perseverance who often go unseen by a large proportion of society.
Latest opinions
The Covid-19 pandemic exposed wage and severance theft in the garment industry, leaving thousands of workers unpaid. Major brands, including Adidas, refuse to take responsibility, despite owing millions. A coalition of labor rights groups proposes a Severance Guarantee Fund to protect workers. Without urgent action, future crises will leave workers just as vulnerable.
Every 12 minutes, a girl dies as a direct result of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). That’s 5 girls in an hour, 120 girls a day, 44,320 girls every year. These are not just numbers—they represent real lives, dreams and futures lost to a practice without a medical purpose.
A bridge of cultures: travels, learning, and commitment to Senegal.
