In this episode of the Women for Women Podcast, host Nazifa Jalali speaks with Sajia Behgam, an Afghan women’s rights advocate, researcher, academic, and public policy specialist based in Germany.

Drawing on her experience in women’s rights, public policy, education, and migration research, Sajia reflects on the challenges facing Afghan women and girls, particularly since the Taliban’s return to power. The conversation explores women’s access to education and public life, the experiences of Afghan refugees, and the importance of continuing international advocacy for Afghan women.

Sajia also shares insights from her academic and professional journey and discusses how Afghan women, researchers, and diaspora communities can continue contributing to positive change and keeping the voices of women at the center of discussions about Afghanistan.