The first Afghan woman on Everest advocates for girls' rights
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"I was elated not only for conquering Everest, but also for the experience of a lifetime to observe nature from the highest point on Earth," she says.
The first Afghan woman on Everest advocates for girls' rights
31-year-old Afghan climber and refugee Zakia (River) Ahmad, residing in Australia, became the first woman from Afghanistan to summit Everest on May 21, 2026. The ascent was part of her international campaign advocating for the right of Afghan girls to education and the protection of women’s rights, notes Fergana. Ahmad began preparing for the expedition in 2025. At that time, she also launched a fundraising campaign on the GoFundMe platform, sta…
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