On March 11, 2026, New York City USA, Ms. Nooria Safi, Director of the Women’s Capacity Building and Development Organization (WCBDO) and Founder of the Refugee and Resettlement Support Organization (RRSO), participated in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. The conference offered a platform to learn from global discussions, share experiences, and strengthen engagement with organizations, networks, and advocates working in human rights, women’s empowerment, and education.

On the second day of the program, Ms. Safi attended the Malala Fund Champion Meeting, where she had the special honour of meeting Malala Yousafzai. The meeting brought together organizations, advocates, and networks dedicated to supporting the education and empowerment of women and girls worldwide.

During the session, Ms. Safi shared WCBDO’s education and women’s empowerment initiatives and its advocacy committee’s work, while also raising concerns about the challenges facing Afghan girls and advocating for their right to education. She highlighted the barriers preventing girls from accessing education and emphasized the urgent need for continued international support and solidarity. Malala Yousafzai also emphasized the importance of collective efforts to expand educational opportunities for girls globally.

The meeting reflected a strong commitment to taking sustainable and impactful steps in the field of education and served as an inspiration for continued efforts to support women, girls, and youth worldwide