On The Third Hand

International Women’s Forum Inducts Female Afghan Army Officer

KABUL, Afghanistan – Khatol Mohammadzai, a senior officer in the Afghan National Army, recently became the first Afghan woman inducted into the International Women’s Forum Hall of Fame in Washington D.C., where she was recognized for the impact she has made on the lives of Afghan women and men.
“Being invited to America is something I never thought would happen. I broke all the chains women have faced in my country to be here today. I am honored to be here with other strong women from all over the world,” Mohammadzai said.

Read all about her at the link above - including what she did while the Taliban were in power.

Hat tip to The Middle Ground - who you should be reading regularly anyway.