In the name of Almighty Allah
Ms. Wazhma Frogh acquired the best award of USA and ranked among the eight brave women
of the world
Ms. Wazhma the cooperator of the Civil Society and Human Rights Network of Afghanistan, and one of the a defenders of women’s rights in Afghanistan, was granted the best prize of the United States of America as a courageous woman.
The award which was given to top eight brave women of the world was aimed encouraging and persuading human rights defender women.
The ceremony which was conducted for the occasion, on the thirteenth of March, in Washington DC, capital of the United States of America, Mrs. Michelle Obama, the First Lady of the United States of America, talked about the importance of the awards, called it one of the best examples of commitments and appreciation of America’s government toward the human rights values.
Mrs. Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States of America also participated in this event. She spoke on the role of the United States , particularly the role of the new government of Barack Obama, in respect to women’s rights.
Ms. Wazhma Frogh and the other seven brave women of the world have gained much honors in this event. She also met with prominent political and social figures and told them about the difficulties of women in Afghanistan .
Ms. Frogh, is the director of an organization by the name of (Global Rights) in Afghanistan , which functions in the field of promoting and generalizing the law in the country, the mentioned organization is a good partner of CSHRN since its foundation and has launched joint programs. Nowadays CSHRN and Global Rights have set up a teacher training program on Human rights for protecting the rights.
The Civil Society and Human Rights Network of Afghanistan congratulate this huge success to Ms. Frogh and wish her active organization more and more success.
The Civil Society and Human Rights Network of Afghanistan, which is a supportive organ of civil institutions in term of human rights in the country, consider civil societies achievements as successful steps in extending and generalizing the human rights values in Afghanistan.
Secretariat of the Civil Society & Human Rights Network of Afghanistan