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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—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.
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Book cover photo by Lucy Smith from Smith Imaging.
Debbie Abrahams,
Member of Parliament,
United Kingdom
Marzia Babakarkhail is a true hero of Afghanistan. Reading her story will make you think, what would I have done in the same circumstances? It will challenge your values and whether you'd be prepared ot give up everything to live those values.
Dr. Marijke Hoek, Theologian, BBC Manchester Contributor
Liaising with governments all over the world, being available 24/7 in different time zones and under great pressure, Marzia is an ardent advocate working tirelessly on behalf of her colleagues, fueled by the fire in her bones to see justice done.
Rina Amiri, Former U.S. Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights; Cofounder and Principle for the Alliance of Diplomacy and Justice
This powerful memoir chronicles the extraordinary journey of Honorable Marzia Babakarkhail, a pioneering Afghan family court judge who stood defiantly at the crossroads of law, activism, and resistance.
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