Background
Mariyam is the daughter of Haji Mohammad Eisa Durani, and she is a member of the Durrani tribe.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Maryam Durani
Edit Profile
Education
She graduated from the American University of Afghanistan. She also studied law and political science.
Career
She has a degree in business. Mariyam was Kandahar people’s representative in the provincial council, and director of Khadijatul Kubra women"s association for culture. She was the owner of Merman Radio of Kandahar, a special women"s radio and founded the Kandahar women"s advocacy network.
She also opened the Malalai Maiwandi Internet cafe, a free women"s internet cafe and first of its kind in Afghanistan.
Achievements
-
In March 2012, she received the United States. Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Award. In the same year, Time Magazine chose Maryam as one of "The 100 Most Influential People in the World". According to Time, "As the owner and operator of a radio station (Merman Radio) that focuses on women"s issues and as a member of the Kandahar provincial council, Durani stands up for the region"s women with remarkable bravery." In May 2014, Maryam received the Roosevelt Four Freedoms Award in Middelburg, Netherlands.
-
Born
Awards
-
International Women of Courage Award Courage Award; Four Freedoms Award In March 2012, she received the U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. In the same year, Time Magazine chose Maryam as one of "The 100 Most Influential People in the World". According to Time, "As the owner and operator of a radio station (Merman Radio) that focuses on women's issues and as a member of the Kandahar provincial council, Durani stands up for the region's women with remarkable bravery." In May 2014, Maryam received the Roosevelt Four Freedoms Award in Middelburg, Netherlands.International Women of Courage Award Courage Award; Four Freedoms Award In March 2012, she received the U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. In the same year, Time Magazine chose Maryam as one of "The 100 Most Influential People in the World". According to Time, "As the owner and operator of a radio station (Merman Radio) that focuses on women's issues and as a member of the Kandahar provincial council, Durani stands up for the region's women with remarkable bravery." In May 2014, Maryam received the Roosevelt Four Freedoms Award in Middelburg, Netherlands.