Nazifa Jalali is a human rights defender with a strong background in human rights work, freedom of expression, and peacebuilding in Afghanistan. She is currently living and working in exile, focusing on minority rights, human rights, and freedom of expression, with a particular emphasis on inclusive peacebuilding processes.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) with a specialization in judiciary and prosecution, as well as a second Bachelor’s degree in Journalism. In addition, she has completed specialized international programs on the documentation of human rights violations and women’s political leadership, strengthening her expertise in evidence-based advocacy and rights reporting.
Nazifa Jalali is the President of Dialogue Hub, a civil society organization working on dialogue processes, surveys, and human rights documentation. As a member of the Shughni minority a community that is not only an ethnic minority but also a linguistic and religious minority her work places strong emphasis on minority rights and inclusion. Dialogue Hub’s core focus includes minority-centered dialogue initiatives, community-based surveys, and systematic documentation of human rights violations, particularly those affecting women, youth, and marginalized groups. The organization also works to strengthen the role of youth and minority communities in decision-making processes and to facilitate their meaningful participation in international platforms.
In addition, Nazifa Jalali is a member of EU Hope and WORDS. She is also a member of the DVP Women’s Cohort under the Afghanistan Dialogue and Visioning Process, and serves as a Steering Committee Member of HRD+ working on accountability and human rights documentation mechanisms.