Madina Qasimi

Madina Qasimi is an Afghan former diplomat, and human rights lawyer, recognized for her extensive leadership roles both within Afghanistan and at the Afghan Embassy in Washington, DC. In 2019, she was acknowledged by the Women’s Foreign Policy Group as a significant female leader influencing global foreign policy, as noted in the "Guide to Women Leaders in International Affairs 2019." Qasimi earned her Bachelor’s degree in Law and Political Science from Kabul University and a Master’s degree in Law and International Legal Studies, with specializations in International Human Rights Law and Gender and Law, from the American University Washington College of Law, USA. 

In October 2021, Qasimi joined Lawyers Without Borders as a Scholar in Residence, unable to return to Afghanistan due to security concerns. She leads Afghanistan-related projects, offering invaluable legal and humanitarian insights based on her extensive experience and connections both domestically and internationally. Qasimi actively contributes to the Afghanistan Rule of Law Project, Afghan Lawyer Career Opportunity Program (ALCOP) and Afghan Justice Mentorship Program. Her role is pivotal in developing program strategies, expanding external partnerships, providing career counseling, analyzing program data, and conducting training sessions for Afghan legal professionals.