Left to right: Former Afghan diplomat Asila Wardak, former Afghan politician and peace negotiator Fawzia Koofi, Afghan journalist Anisa Shaheed and former Afghan politician, Naheed Fareed speak to reporters outside the U.N. Security Council, in New York, U.S. October 21, 2021. REUTERS/Michelle Nichols 

Fawzia Koofi speaks during an interview in Kabul April 12, 2012. Condemned to die shortly after birth for being a girl, outspoken lawmaker Koofi lived to become a champion of women's rights in Afghanistan and is now eyeing the presidency in 2014. Picture taken April 12, 2012. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS) 

Fawzia Koofi speaks during an interview in Kabul April 12, 2012. Condemned to die shortly after birth for being a girl, outspoken lawmaker Koofi lived to become a champion of women's rights in Afghanistan and is now eyeing the presidency in 2014. Picture taken April 12, 2012. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS HEADSHOT) 

Fawzia Koofi speaks during an interview in Kabul April 12, 2012. Condemned to die shortly after birth for being a girl, outspoken lawmaker Koofi lived to become a champion of women's rights in Afghanistan and is now eyeing the presidency in 2014. Picture taken April 12, 2012. REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail (AFGHANISTAN - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS HEADSHOT) 

Member of Afghanistan's Parliament Fawzia Koofi follows a session in the house of parliament 'Bundestag' in Berlin September 20, 2007. The Bundestag on Thursday discussed the possibility of extending for another year the German military presence in Afghanistan. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke (GERMANY) 

Member of Afghanistans Parliament Fawzia Koofi (R) and fellow Afghan politicians, follow a session in the house of parliament 'Bundestag' in Berlin September 20, 2007. The Bundestag on Thursday discussed the possibility of extending for another year the German military presence in Afghanistan. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke (GERMANY) 

First lady Laura Bush (2nd R bottom) shakes hands with Sara Jo Clay (2nd L top) while the family is introduced during U.S. President George W. Bush's State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 31, 2006. Next to Clay is her husband Clarence "Bud" Clay (L), their daughter-in-law Lisa Clay (3rd L), Washington Mayor Anthony Williams. At bottom from left: Alba Exparza, Sayed Hamed Gailani, Fawzia Koofi, First lady Bush, and Ja'Detrus Hamilton. Clarence and Sara Jo Clay's son, and Lisa Clay's husband Staff Sergeant Dan Clay was killed in Fallujah in December. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst 

First lady Laura Bush (2nd R bottom) shakes hands with Sara Jo Clay (2nd L top) while the family is introduced during U.S. President George W. Bush's State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 31, 2006. Next to Clay is her husband Clarence "Bud" Clay (L), their daughter-in-law Lisa Clay (3rd L), Washington Mayor Anthony Williams. At bottom from left: Alba Exparza, Sayed Hamed Gailani, Fawzia Koofi, First lady Bush, and Ja'Detrus Hamilton. Clarence and Sara Jo Clay's son, and Lisa Clay's husband Staff Sergeant Dan Clay was killed in Fallujah in December. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst 

First lady Laura Bush (C) waves as she enters the House Chambers before U.S. President George W. Bush's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 31, 2006. First lady Bush's guests include (L-R back row) Commander Kimberly Evans, USN, Ms. Pernessa Seele, Mr. Clarence "Bud" Clay, Mrs. Sara Jo Clay, Mrs. Lisa Clay, Washington D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams, (L-R front) Mr. Sayed Hamed Gailani, Ms. Fawzia Koofi, Mrs. Bush, Mr. Ja'Detrus Hamilton and Dr. Gary Slutkin. REUTERS/Jason Reed