Friends of Sima Samar

Friends of Sima Samar is an international community of supporters, artists, and advocates united around the creation of a feature film that tells the extraordinary story of Dr. Sima Samar—Afghanistan’s renowned physician, human rights champion, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee. By supporting the development and reach of this cinematic tribute, we aim to ensure that Dr. Samar’s courage, vision, and lifelong struggle for justice are preserved and shared with the world. Beyond a film, this is about building a visual legacy that speaks to generations of Afghan girls and global citizens alike—a legacy that stands in defiance of erasure and celebrates the quiet power of one woman to change history.