12 March 2024
Hosted by the Women's Forum on Afghanistan and sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN, this press briefing explored the critical role of Afghan women in driving regional prosperity and economic development. In light of recent developments, including the Doha special envoy meetings, the discussion will focus on the imperative of including Afghan women in regional and international initiatives and the next steps in fostering their participation.
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Welcome
Ambassador Keith McBean of Ireland
Moderator
Margot Wallström, Former Foreign Minister of Sweden
Speakers
Fatima Gailani, Former President of the Afghan Red Crescent
Fawzia Koofi, Former Deputy Speaker of the Afghan Parliament
Asila Wardak, Former Director General of UN Affairs in the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Naheed Sarabi, Former Deputy Finance Minister, Afghanistan
