Fariba Balouch

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Fariba Balouch is an Iranian human rights activist based in London. She is an Iranian Baloch. She works for women's rights and human rights in Sistan and Baluchistan in Iran. She received the 2024 International Women of Courage award. [1] [2] [3]

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