Chatham House Prize 2026: The women of Afghanistan

The 2026 Chatham House Prize is awarded to the women of Afghanistan.

The ceremony recognizes the courage, resilience and determination of the women of Afghanistan in the face of systematic gender persecution. The page names Lyse Doucet, Shaharzad Akbar, Zahra Joya, Fawzia Koofi, Bronwen Maddox, Dr Orzala Nemat, Elaha Safdari and Dr Benafsha Yaqoobi in the event programme. It is a hybrid event in Joseph Gaggero Hall and online, on the record, and fully balloted; places are available to those who register interest.