Afghan girl who encouraged others to sing wins children’s peace prize
Who is Nila Ibrahimi
Nila Ibrahimi 17-year-old girl awarded the International Children’s Peace Prize
Ibrahimi was just 15 when the Taliban took control of Kabul, following the withdrawal of U.S. and allied forces after two decades of occupation
A 17-year-old girl, who is prohibited from speaking publicly in her homeland, has earned global recognition by winning a distinguished international award for championing the rights of Afghan girls.
Her campaign, known as "IAmMySong," began with her recording a video of herself singing, which her brother then shared on social media. The movement gained momentum quickly, and within weeks, the ban was revoked.
After the success of her campaign Ibrahimi said, "That was the first moment I realized that if I truly want something and believe in it, I can raise my voice, and it will be heard."
With support from the 30 Birds Foundation, Ibrahimi and her family escaped Afghanistan, first relocating to Pakistan and later settling in Canada. From there, she continues her mission to advocate for Afghan girls.
She co-founded an initiative called "Her Story," which provides a platform for Afghan girls to share their experiences and amplify the voices of those still in Afghanistan.
, "Every single day, I think of the girls left behind in Afghanistan, trapped without hope. Here in Canada, I have the freedom to make choices about my life and work towards becoming the person I aspire to be, but what about them?"