Manizha Bakhtari
Ambassador,
Embassy and Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Vienna

Women must be given the opportunity to partake in all levels of leadership in order to establish peace, tranquility, justice and equality. In order to do this, leaders must tap into the extensive and vital networks of female leaders, which most countries have. Once accessed, these networks can provide women the ability to offer unique perspectives and methods of solving national and international issues. This is particularly important, as change can only be achieved when it is accompanied with decision-making power.
I support the IGC Panel Parity Pledge.
I support the IGC gender-based violence pledge.
Personal Commitments
To organize an event in 2025 aimed at raising awareness about the importance of gender balance and equality, with a particular focus on the situation of women's rights in Afghanistan.
To advocate for Afghan girls' education on every platform I attend.