Shinkai Karokhail

Shinkai Zahine Karokhail[1] (Pashto: شينکۍ ذهين کړوخېل[2]) is an Afghan politician and rights activist,[3] focusing mainly on the political representation of women[4] and the protection of vulnerable children.

[6] Similarly, apart from medicine studying political science, she holds a diploma in English from the National Institute of Modern Languages of Islamabad, Pakistan.

[citation needed] Mrs Karokhail was elected Wolesi Jirga as an MP in 2005 [7] to represent the people of Kabul in the National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

[citation needed] Mrs Karokhail has a vocal advocate of women's rights, alongside working tirelessly on conflict prevention programmes.

Mrs. Karokhail played a pivotal role in opposing the controversial draft Shia Family Law, which was seen to be oppressing Shiite women and depriving them of many of their rights in a marital relationship.