

“There are many actors, but they have different goals,” said Poyesh.He also addressed the issue of gender inequality in the peace process as women in Afghanistan society are rather expected to stay home.


“we should seek peace” and that “we should not follow the seasonal policies based on elections and relationships,”




Laleh Rahimi from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan suggested solutions for the challenges faced in Afghanistan:
- All segments of society and people should jump into solving the challenges with common goals and unity.
- Afghanistan needs help and cooperation from the international community.
- “Educating women is so important!


“We have to raise our voices,” said Sohalia Rezaee, co-founder of the Afghanistan Youth Empowerment and Peace Building Organization (AYEPO).She shared her story about being an Afghan refugee in Iran as well as other challenges she has faced as a young woman in her country after she returned. She was denied to go to school, asked to get married in early age, and lost her best friend during an attack.


- Farida Amiri, Founder of Peace Friends
- Munira Aziz, European Union Delegation, Afghanistan
- Hooria Sardarzaada, Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of Afghanistan

She said, “our views, concerns, and commitments have to be showed to the international community and included at the table.”Professor Afsah asked the panel,
“What is the role of international actors?”

“The support of the international community is crucial to build sustainable peace” she said, “the international community plays an essential role in including the remote areas and the marginalized communities.”When Professor Afsah asked the panel about the role of private initiatives, Sardarzaada answered:

“It should be localized.” “Education is the key.”She said that “the Afghan government should speak on behalf of us and “work in unity” with the private sector and its allies and partners.
