Fereshta Akbari, a young and passionate girl, was one of the first female activists from the Malestan district to step onto the path of justice. She lost her life in a demonstration held in Kabul, leaving a profound wound on the heart of Afghan society. Born in Malestan, a deprived and mountainous region in Ghazni, Afghanistan, where women and girls often face social restrictions and hardships, Fereshta defied these challenges and emerged as a symbol of resistance and a voice for justice.


Fereshta grew up in a family that, despite many difficulties, valued the education and progress of its daughters. From an early age, she became familiar with the concepts of oppression and injustice. Witnessing the suffering of the people, especially women and children, in a society plagued by war, insecurity, and injustice, had a deep impact on her spirit. Pursuing her dream of a freer and more just society, Fereshta traveled to Kabul to make her voice heard by the world. She participated in the justice-seeking demonstrations alongside hundreds of others, demanding better social conditions, safety, and women’s rights, like many Afghan women and girls.

The day Fereshta took to the streets of Kabul to protest was filled with hope and aspirations for her. As a young woman, she believed in her rights and those of her peers and wanted to shout the voice of justice in the streets. Despite threats and dangers, Fereshta continued her path with unwavering determination. However, fate took a different turn. A violent explosion during the protest claimed her life, taking her away from her family, friends, and community. In the moment the explosion occurred, Fereshta’s dreams and hopes faded away amidst smoke and ashes.

The martyrdom of Fereshta Akbari shocked and saddened not only her local community but the whole of Afghanistan. She became a symbol of courage, resilience, and sacrifice. As one of the first female activists from Malestan, she paved a new path for Afghan women. Fereshta proved that girls could stand against oppression and fight for their rights. With her death, she became the most vivid symbol of Afghan women’s resistance.

Fereshta’s life and martyrdom are reminders that the fight for justice comes at a great cost. However, these costs must never deter the continuation of this path. Fereshta Akbari, with a heart full of hope for the future, sacrificed her life so that a better world might be built for future generations. She was the voice of the voiceless, those who lived in silence and longed for change.

The martyrdom of Fereshta Akbari left a deep scar on all who knew her and shared her voice. Yet, this wound does not remain only in the hearts but becomes a force for continuing the struggle and insisting on the values for which she gave her life. Fereshta Akbari was immortalized through her sacrifice, and her name will shine with pride in the history of Afghan women’s struggles.

The path of Fereshta is the path of all the girls who continue to stand against injustice and never stay silent. She left behind a legacy of resilience and hope, a legacy that will always be a source of inspiration, showing everyone that even amidst darkness, the light of truth and justice can always find its way.