Fight Like A Girl

Nila Ibrahimi, a 17-year-old from Afghanistan, has won the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize, an annual award for a major contribution to advocating children’s rights. She gained fame before the Taliban takeover. Ibrahimi pressed Kabul’s education authorities to lift a prohibition on schoolgirls singing in public

Who is Nila Ibrahimi, the Afghan girl who won the International Children's Peace Prize?
She was 15 when the Taliban took control of Kabul and brought the country back to theocratic control. Image Courtesy: @ibrahimi_nila/Instagram

Afghan women under Taliban rule are not allowed to speak in public.

Even so, a 17-year-old woman has won a prestigious global award for advocating for the rights of Afghan girls.

On Tuesday at a function in Amsterdam, Nila Ibrahimi won the International Children’s Peace Prize, an annual award for a child who has made a major contribution in advocating children’s rights.

Ibrahimi was honoured for her “courageous work to fight for the rights of girls” in Afghanistan, where the Taliban, who took power in 2021, have imposed harsh regulations that suppress women.

North Ruimveldt Youth Reflection celebrates Nila Ibrahimi’s courage as a powerful reminder that youth voices can challenge injustice and spark global change. Her advocacy for Afghan girls—despite restrictions on speech, education, and public expression—shows how lived experience can fuel leadership. We stand in solidarity with young people everywhere who use creativity, resilience, and conviction to defend human rights. Nila’s story inspires us to keep building spaces where youth can speak, act, and transform their communities with purpose.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Image
  Youth Development and Participation   Youth development and participation, refer to integrated processes that empower young people to grow personally and socially while actively contributing to society. Youth development focuses on enabling young individuals to achieve their full potential through access to education, skill-building, identity formation, and life planning. It also includes equipping them for sustainable livelihoods through decent work opportunities and economic empowerment (UNFPA, 2019). Participation, on the other hand, emphasizes creating spaces for youth to be involved in decision-making processes that affect their lives—at home, in communities, and in broader policy environments (United Nations, 2020). Young people thrive when they are provided with the tools, platforms, and respect to engage in civic and economic life. Youth participation includes involvement in political dialogue, community development programs, leadership roles, and social innovation ...
Read more
Image
  Taken from the Guyana Times page 19th July 2025 Leah Gill, of New Guyana School, secured 6th place nationally in the NGSA 2025 with an impressive 486.91 marks. She described her study journey as intense and sometimes exhausting but credited her success to perseverance and a strong support system. “I’m thankful and gifted,” Leah said. “I made it so far thanks to my faith, my family, and everyone who believed in me.” Leah has earned a place at Queen’s College—a proud achievement for a hardworking young scholar. The North Ruimveldt Youth Reflection Blog extends heartfelt congratulations to Leah Gill for her exceptional NGSA achievement. Your perseverance and deep appreciation for those who supported you is a shining example for every young learner. May your gratitude, faith, and determination continue to guide your journey as you embrace new challenges at Queen’s College and beyond.
Read more
Image
Governance Ethics, Constitutional Safeguard and Citizen Oversight  Retrieve from Guyana Standard 01/08/2025 President Irfaan Ali's recent announcement of over 2,000 police promotions within the Guyana Police Force has stirred public debate, not because he lacks the authority, but because of when and how that authority was exercised. As Executive President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali retains constitutional power even after the dissolution of Parliament. legally, the incumbent government remains in office until a new one is elected. but legality is not the only measure of good governance.   The promotions were announced on July 31, 2025, less than 5 weeks before national elections scheduled for September 1, 2025. the timing raises serious ethical questions. in absence of parliamentary oversight, such sweeping decisions; especially within a key institution like the police force can appear politically motivated. They risk undermining public trust, institutional...
Read more