Mawloda Tawana

Mawloda Tawana is a prominent Afghan women’s rights activist and political leader with over 15 years of experience in human rights advocacy, gender equality, institutional reform, and political leadership. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations, which has provided the academic foundation for her longstanding commitment to social justice and democratic values.

Her professional career began in 2013 with the Afghanistan Human Rights Defenders Committee, where she documented human rights violations and advocated for legal reforms.

In 2018, she was appointed Gender Advisor at the Ministry of Interior Affairs of Afghanistan, where she developed and implemented gender mainstreaming strategies across security institutions. She subsequently served as Secretary at the Ministry of Education and as Director of Gender at the National Public Protection Force. In these roles, she initiated programs to promote women’s participation in public security institutions and address gender-based violence within institutional frameworks.

Mawloda Tawana has also represented Afghan women at numerous international forums, including the United Nations. Her recent international engagements include the Women Empowerment Summit in Albania in September 2024 and the WFA Gender Justice and Accountability Conference in November 2024, where she contributed to strategic discussions on accountability mechanisms for gender-based crimes.

As Founder and President of the Progressive Forces of Afghanistan Movement, she has played a leading role in building an international network of activists across several countries, united by their commitment to gender equality, justice, human rights, and democratic values.