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Fawzia Koofi Quotes

Women's rights must not be the sacrifice by which peace is achieved.

"Afghan Women and the Return of the Taliban" by Aryn Baker, content.time.com. August 9, 2010.

I want my daughters to be respected as human beings; that's the country I'm fighting for.

"Fawzia Koofi targets Afghan presidency as fight for women's rights continues". Interview with Lizzy Davies, www.theguardian.com. February 17, 2012.

For as long as I am alive, I will not rest in my desire to lead my people out of an abyss of corruption and poverty.

"Will Fawzia Koofi Be Afghanistan's First Female President?" by Fawzia Koofi, www.thedailybeast.com. January 6, 2012.