7 July 2026
Speaker of the day: Zarifa Ghafari
Every day, UnoMe Swiss Speakers' Bureau spotlights one speaker from its roster. Today: Zarifa Ghafari, a leading voice on “Equality”. Available for events in Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich and across Switzerland, on topics such as Equality, Human rights, Humanisme.
Background
Zarifa Ghafari is an internationally recognized human rights activist, peace advocate, and one of the youngest and most courageous political leaders to emerge from Afghanistan in recent history. Appointed Mayor of Maidan Shahr at just 26 years old, she defied societal norms and threats to become a symbol of resilience, democracy, and women’s empowerment in one of the most dangerous regions for female leaders.
Her extraordinary life story is documented in the memoir « ZARIFA – A Woman’s Battle In A Man’s World », published in 8 languages, and the acclaimed Netflix documentary “In Her Hands”, produced by Hillary and Chelsea Clinton.
Zarifa has become a global voice for peacebuilding, policy reform, gender equality and human rights, speaking at high-level forums, universities, and institutions across continents. From the frontlines of conflict to global stages, she embodies courage, change, and unwavering hope.
Speaking topics
- Equality
- Human rights
- Humanisme
- Leadership
- resilience
- Author
- femme
- Women in Leadership
Book this speaker
Would you like Zarifa Ghafari on stage at your congress, seminar or corporate convention? UnoMe handles the introduction, content briefing and the full logistics.