Sima Samar
SwitzerlandactivistFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Sima Samar is an Afghan human rights advocate and physician, best known for her commitment to improving women's rights and healthcare in Afghanistan. As the former chairperson of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, she has been a prominent voice for democracy and human rights in her country and has co-authored the book 'Outspoken' with Canadian journalist Sally Armstrong.
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Rüffer particularly cherished the book by Afghan doctor and human rights activist Sima Samar.
Nachruf auf die Gründerin von Rüffer & RubNeue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-09-21
Switzerland· 2026-09-21
Her latest book, written with Sima Samar, is Outspoken: My Fight for Freedom and Human Rights in Afghanistan.
This V-E day, reflect not only on Canada’s valour in past battles. There is a new aggressor at our gateThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-05-08
Canada· 2025-05-08
