Birthdate: April 25, 1978

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Farah, Afghanistan

Malalai Joya is an Afghan politician, activist, and writer. A fierce critic of the Karzai government, Joya is also well-known for her criticisms against Hamid Karzai's western supporters, including the United States. In 2010, Malalai Joya was included in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world list.