Shahla Arifi, from Kabul, with a university degree in Persian language and literature and a Master’s in Gender and Women’s Studies, is a prominent academic and executive figure in defending women’s rights. Her work history at the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, particularly in areas such as girls’ education and enhancing cultural capacities, stands as a testament to her commitment and managerial skills in policy-making and education.

Currently, as a senior member of the leadership team of the Afghanistan Women’s Justice Movement, she aims to apply her structural experience in designing and implementing strategic programs to empower migrant women, those who have been deprived of education, and victims of gender-based violence.