Thank you for the love and support celebrating me as one of Afghanistan’s influential women. I’m honored, and I hope this recognition amplifies our mission for equality and a better future, especially for women of Afghanistan. I want to take this opportunity to clarify something regarding the recent mention of me by BBC 100 Women 2024. While I deeply appreciate the recognition, I want to address how I am identified in these discussions. I identify as a Hazara woman, and I have consistently emphasized this in my public statements. Referring to Hazaras as a “minority” oversimplifies a complex reality. Afghanistan is a country that has endured decades of war, instability, and systemic injustice. Labels like “majority” and “minority” hold little meaning in this context and often carry political undertones that fail to reflect the reality of diverse communities in Afghanistan. There are many ethnic groups in Afghanistan. Until deeper injustices in Afghanistan are addressed, we cannot accurately or fairly categorize its people by numbers. I kindly ask that this reality be respected when discussing my background or the Hazara people in general. Thank you for your understanding and commitment to sharing accurate and unbiased information. Best, Elaha Soroor @bbcnews @bbc_dari #bbc100women