Malalai Joya is an Afghan activist and writer who served as a parliamentarian in the National Assembly of Afghanistan until she was dismissed in 2007 for calling out war criminals. Since then, she has been an adamant opponent of the Karzai administration and the US’s support of him.

Born on April 25, 1978, Joya is a Taurus. She was born in Afghanistan and has spent her life fighting for her country. Her work has earned her international acclaim, and she has been called “the bravest woman in Afghanistan” by many.