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The first Afghan woman on Everest advocates for girls' rights

Summary by asiaplus.news
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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asiaplus.news broke the news on Monday, June 1, 2026.
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