Zakia Ahmed, an Afghan refugee currently residing in Australia, has made history by becoming the first woman from Afghanistan to successfully summit Mount Everest. She reached the highest peak in the world on the morning of May 21.The inspiring athlete stated that her challenging climb was dedicated to raising global awareness about Afghan women’s rights and mental health. Having survived a horrific attack during her teenage years, she found the strength to overcome massive life obstacles.Ahmed’s remarkable achievement comes at a time when women and girls inside Afghanistan face severe restrictions on their daily lives. She hopes her historic journey to the top of the world will deeply inspire young girls back home.#AfghanWomen #MountEverest #WomensSports🌐

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