Join former Afghan judge, women’s rights activist, and author Marzia Babakarkhail for a very special event in the lead up to International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November 2026).
Marzia, and her guests, will be discussing Marzia: A Judge’s Fight for Afghan Women’s Rights – a powerful memoir of courage, justice, and one woman’s determination to give voice to Afghanistan’s women judges in the wake of the Taliban’s return to power.
Hear also the stories of dedication of other Afghanistan’s women judges who have been driven into hiding, forced to flee abroad, or trapped in Afghanistan and Pakistan under constant threat. The full line up of guests will be announced later.
Marzia will take part in a book signing at the end of the session – please purchase your copies in advance with your free ticket.
Suitable for 12+ (under 16s must have an accompanying adult).
If you require British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation please contact access@phm.org.uk or 0161 838 9190.
Contributor bios
Marzia Babakarkhail’s lifelong work has focused on advancing women’s access to justice, education, and opportunity in Afghanistan. Marzia set up set up the Afghan Women Social and Cultural Organisation and was Chair of the Women’s Committee of the Afghan NGOs Coordination Bureau (ANCB). After surviving two Taliban assassination attempts, she was forced to flee Afghanistan and then Pakistan to rebuild her life in the UK. Today, the briefcase she carried during that escape is in the collection at PHM.
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