Farida Amiri is a dedicated peace activist. Her academic research has primarily focused on the critical roles of women and youth in peacebuilding and humanitarian assistance. In recognition of her impactful work, Farida was nominated for the 2019 UNDP N-Peace Awards, a testament to her efforts in amplifying the voices of women and youth in conflict and post-conflict settings. She has been a prominent speaker at both national and international platforms, including the esteemed First International Symposium on Youth Participation in Peace Processes in Helsinki, Finland, where she highlighted the importance of including women and young people in decision-making and peace processes. Farida's professional experience includes working at the Office of H.E. the First Lady of the former Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, where she played a pivotal role in organizing the national peace forum, Afghan Women National Consensus for Peace. More recently, she contributed to peacebuilding initiatives as part of her work with Search for Common Ground in Afghanistan. She has a MA in Global and Strategic Studies from the University of Ljubljana.