Afghan teen refugee Nila Ibrahimi wins Peace Prize for advocating girls' education rights.

Nila Ibrahimi, a 17-year-old Afghan refugee living in Canada, won the International Children's Peace Prize for advocating girls' rights in Afghanistan. Her "IAmMySong" campaign pressured authorities to lift a ban on schoolgirls singing in public. Since the Taliban's return, girls over 12 can't attend school. Ibrahimi now uses her platform "Her Story" to raise awareness and support Afghan girls.

November 19, 2024
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