Book IWD Speaker: Robina Azizi

Robina Azizi is an advocate for education and girls' rights who established an international organization focused on promoting girls' education in Afghanistan, as well as helping refugee girls in Iran and Pakistan. Her organization offers free online mentoring and educational programs, assisting nearly 2,000 girls with learning opportunities, guidance, and academic resources.

Robina's passion for activism comes from her own experiences; she lost her chance to receive an education when the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. This experience fueled her desire to help other girls facing similar challenges. At just 15 years old, she began speaking out for Afghan girls, sharing her story along with others' to raise global awareness about gender discrimination and the urgent need to support girls’ education in Afghanistan.

Her leadership has gained international attention. Robina received the Diana Award 2024, which honors individuals inspired by Princess Diana’s strength and commitment to humanitarian efforts. Additionally, she is recognized as one of the 2025 Movers of Tomorrow, a German award that celebrates 50 exceptional young activists making a difference.

In addition to her work in Afghanistan, Robina has played a role in global education and child rights initiatives. She has been a Global Youth Ambassador with several organizations advocating for SDG4 (Quality Education) and has volunteered with UNICEF, focusing on promoting children's rights. Furthermore, she contributed to volunteer programs in schools in Kenya, where she was recognized as a Global Citizenship and Leadership Volunteer by Aga Khan University.

Robina's advocacy has motivated thousands of girls around the world and continues to open doors for education, empowerment, and hope for girls in Afghanistan and beyond.

She was also named one of the 2025 Movers of Tomorrow, a German award recognizing 50 outstanding young activists creating meaningful change.

Beyond Afghanistan, Robina has contributed to global education, democracy, and child rights initiatives. She has served as a Global Youth Ambassador with organizations advocating for SDG 4 (Quality Education) and volunteered with UNICEF Germany, focusing on children’s rights. She also volunteered in schools in Kenya, where she was recognized as a Global Citizenship and Leadership Volunteer by Aga Khan University.

Robina has participated in numerous international conferences, leadership programs, and youth exchanges promoting democracy, human rights, and women’s and girls’ rights. These include a youth exchange with NEET Women Need You in Turkey in partnership with Erasmus+, youth democracy training in Leipzig, Germany, where she represented Germany and promoted youth participation in democratic processes, and the Emerging Young Leaders Conference in Belgium.

She currently serves as a Youth Advocate for Plan International Germany, is a member of the Girls Advisory Council for Girls Rising, She was selected from over 800 applicants for a competitive program supporting girls’ education initiatives. Her work has been recognized by various organizations and media outlets, including UNHCR.

At just 19 years old, Robina Azizi continues to advocate for education, democracy, and human rights—using her lived experience, writing, and leadership to ensure that no girl is silenced or denied her right to learn, especially in Afghanistan and beyond.

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