Rehana Popal is the first woman of Afghan descent to become a barrister in England and Wales.
The 31-year-old came to the UK as a refugee child, with her mother and three siblings.
Now, she dedicates her time to helping Afghans who worked for the British armed forces during the war in Afghanistan.
Rehana is on the BBC’s 100 Women for 2021 list, a list that captures the attention of inspirational and influential women around the world who are playing their part to reinvent society. our guild – you can See the full list here.
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