Amena Karimyan

astronomer and engineer

Amena Karimyan
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Amena Karimyan (born November 1, 1996 in Herāt) is an Afghan astronomer and women's rights activist. She is also a civil engineer and founder of the Kayhana Astronomical Group, an organization that encourages young women and women in the field of astronomy. She was ranked as one of the 100 most inspiring women in the world by BBC 100 Women in 2021.

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