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Ms. Homayara Etemadi, a Muslim and Afghan refugee herself, is an advocate on women's issues and an effective lobbyist and spokesperson for issues affecting refugee women. Her work is carried via the International NGO Working Group on Refugee Women where she serves as Chair. She shared her experience and insights with other women at the conference held in Tehran, Iran on The Role of the Woman and Family in Human Development, from May 22-25, 1995.

This article contains excerpts of what she had to say.