Afghan Biographies
Neyazai, Dewa Mrs. Niazi
Name | Neyazai, Dewa Mrs. Niazi |
Ethnic backgr. | Pashtun |
Date of birth | 1992 |
Function/Grade | Wolesi Jirga Candidate |
History and Biodata |
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Mrs. Dewa Nizai was born 1992 in Laghman Province. She holds a degree in computer science from India. Niazi has returned from India after five years and planned to run for a Wolesi Jirga 2018 seat. She has been the subject of public denunciation. Determined to marry a man of her choice, Niazi had gone to India due to violence from her family. In New Delhi, the Indian capital, she tied the knot with Asad Mukhlis at the Nizamuddin Aulia shrine. She is originally from Laghman province but lived in Nangarhar. Her husband also hails from Nangarhar. She conducted a long campaign on Facebook to protect the rights of Afghan women. Most of her posts denounced child marriage, domestic violence against women and patriarchy.
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Last Modified | 2019-04-14 |
Established | 2018-12-23 |