Marzia

A Judge's Fight for Afghan Women's Rights

Marzia Babakarkhail, Pamela Say (Autoren)

Buch | Hardcover

208 Seiten

2026
Potomac Books Inc (Verlag)
978-1-64012-677-0 (ISBN)

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From her childhood in Puli Khumri, Afghanistan, to her courageous advocacy on the global stage today, Judge Marzia Babakarkhail weaves together deeply personal stories that resonate with international audiences. Marzia: A Judge's Fight for Afghan Women's Rights takes readers on a heart-pounding journey through the stark realities of life under Taliban rule following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021—navigating checkpoints, relying on secret networks, and making high-stakes decisions in moments where every second mattered. Through vivid storytelling, Marzia brings to life the fear that gripped so many, as well as the resilience that carried her and countless others forward.

As a former judge and advocate, Marzia's commitment to justice never wavered, even in the face of threats, exile, and unimaginable pressure. Her story is not merely one of survival, but also of determination and strength. It reflects the broader struggle faced by women throughout Afghanistan, particularly those in the legal system who risked everything to uphold the rule of law and protect others' rights.

Through Marzia's journey, this book stands as a tribute to the International Association of Women Judges, honoring countries, governments, organizations, and individuals who refused to stay silent. It is a call to remember, to act, and to stand in solidarity with Afghanistan—especially with its women of justice, whose bravery and unwavering spirit continue to inspire the world.

This is not just Marzia's story—it is the story of a movement, of resistance, and of hope in the darkest of times.

Marzia Babakarkhail was a judge in Afghanistan for seven years before becoming a member of the board and chair of the Women's Committee of the Afghan NGO's Coordination Bureau. Now living in the UK, she is a caseworker for a member of Parliament and is a lifelong women's rights activist and advocate. Babakarkhail appears on the BBC and other news outlets as a spokesperson for Afghan women. Pamela Say is a nonprofit consultant and serves as a book coach, writer, and editor for emerging authors through her consulting firm. She is the author of five books and spent more than six months interviewing and collaborating with Marzia Babakarkhail to tell her story.

List of Illustrations

1. The Reign of Afghanistan’s Last King: 1970s

2. Kabul University, Faculty of Sharia; 1985–88

3. Family Court Judge, Sharia Law, Puli Khumrī: Early 1990s

4. The Afghan Women Social and Cultural Organization: 1994

5. Attack on Puli Khumrī: June 1997

6. A Refugee in Pakistan: 1997–2001

7. A Trip to America: 2005

8. Assassination Attempt and Asylum: 2007

9. Rise of an International Activist: The 2000s

10. The Fall of Kabul: August 15, 2021

11. The Campaign to Be a Voice for the Voiceless: 2021–24

12. Judges Update and the State of Women in Afghanistan: 2024

Epilogue: A Letter to Eva

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Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.3.2026
Zusatzinfo	28 photographs
Verlagsort	Dulles
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Themenwelt	Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik
	Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Militärgeschichte
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies
ISBN-10	1-64012-677-5 / 1640126775
ISBN-13	978-1-64012-677-0 / 9781640126770
Zustand	Neuware