Voices from the Shadows: The Role of Youth in Resisting Extremism in Afghanistan
- Voices from the Shadows: The Role of Youth in Resisting Extremism in Afghanistan
- By Mohammad Fahim Hakimi
- April 22, 2025
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“Even when the world stops watching, the fight for justice and dignity continues, often led by the youngest and the most unheard.”
Mohammad Fahim Hakimi, in his write-up “Voices from the Shadows: The Role of Youth in Resisting Extremism in Afghanistan,” sheds light on how Afghan youth continue to fight back against rising extremism not with weapons, but with resilience, education, and silent defiance and explores how young people, despite having their freedoms stripped away, are not giving up; they’re finding creative and courageous ways to keep hope alive and push for change. This piece is not just about hardship, it’s about strength. It’s a testament to the spirit of a generation that, even in the darkest times, continues to speak up and fight for a better future. If you want to understand what resilience truly looks like, read this.
About the Author
Mohammad Fahim Hakimi is a development practitioner and human rights advocate with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Jahan University (2024). He serves as a Program Assistant and Senior PSEA Focal Point for UNICEF CBE/ALC and other initiatives like UNDP/ABADEI and NCCSP projects with the Loy Kandahar Reconstruction Organization (LKRO).Fahim is committed to promoting quality education, accountability, and human rights. He has supported Afghan youth in accessing scholarships, volunteered with AWAAZ Afghanistan for community outreach and referrals, and contributed to emergency education efforts with the Education Cluster in the Eastern Region.He envisions a society where rights and opportunities are shared equally—regardless of gender, culture, or religion—and believes in empowering individuals to shape their own future.
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