[2] In 1978, Seraj and her husband were put in prison by the Communist Party of Afghanistan and later that year declared persona non grata.
[3] She then left for the United States,[1] at least initially New York City,[4] and lived there in exile for some 26 years, before returning to Afghanistan in 2003.
[5][6][7] Following her return, she co-founded a number of organizations to address corruption and women and children's rights issues.
Most notably as a member of the non-profit Afghan Women's Network, she has dedicated her cause to championing children's health, battling corruption and empowering victims of domestic violence.
When the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, Seraj refused to flee the country, deciding to remain in Kabul to continue to work with women and children.