Change Makers

Our Change Makers in Germany

VOTE WITH HER:

is a project of the European Network of Migrant Women in collaboration with European Organisation for Integration in Germany The main objective of this project is to increase political participation of women with migrant backgrounds in the context of the European Parliament’s elections 2024

Elaha Sahel

Ellaha Sahil, an Afghan poet and journalist, has achieved significant recognition for her work in media and literature. She secured the first position at the "Photographer Women Journalists" festival in 2016 and the second position at a photo festival organized by the Provincial Reconstruction Team and Women's Affairs Department of Herat in 2014. Sahil's literary contributions include the poetry collection "All Lies Are Right," published with the Herat Literary Association, and participation in various poetry anthologies. Her memoir, "Twenty-one Memories of Herat Women from the Taliban Period," was published in 2019. Since 2021, Sahil has been living in Germany, working with a European organization for integration and is a member of the Afghan Women Activist Coordinating Body.

https://www.votewithher.eu/elaha-sahel/

Other Change Makers

Tamana Ashna

Zohra Kohi

Oniba Sediqi

Tamana Kosha

An Afghan activist and academic, resides in Berlin. With a bachelor's degree in International Business Management and ongoing master's studies, she boasts over a decade of experience across various sectors, including NGOs and private organizations. Kohsa's advocacy extends to human rights and women's issues, highlighted by her candidacy for Parliament in 2018 and her role as a Youth Ambassador in Europe. Currently, she serves as the Youth Department head at the European Organization for Integration and is an active member of the Afghan Women Activists Coordinating Body. Emphasizing the importance of individuality and perseverance, Kohsa encourages others to stay motivated and resilient in the face of challenges, embodying a spirit of determination and resilience.

https://www.votewithher.eu/tamana-kohsa/

Fardina Salehi

Fardina Salehi, a 34-year-old Afghan professional, brings over eight years of experience in non-governmental organizations in Afghanistan. She held roles such as Regional Project Manager at WASSA and Executive Manager at SDAO. Salehi is a dedicated civil society activist with expertise in peace and conflict resolution, demonstrated through her volunteer work as a Peace Trainer funded by USIP and her teaching at Herat University. She holds a bachelor's degree in Literature & Humanities from Herat University, along with certificates in English proficiency, business administration, and various training programs. Salehi's commitment to advocacy is evident through her active involvement in provincial groups and her current work with a European organization for integration in Germany, alongside her membership in the Afghan Women Activist Coordinating Body.

https://www.votewithher.eu/fardina-salehi/

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