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arida Nekzad is a journalist-in-residence at the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University in Ottawa
14
Mar
2022

Afghan women and girls make their mark in Canada

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March 11, 2022—Ottawa, Ontario

The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible.

Canada has now welcomed over 8,680 Afghan refugees, with more arriving every week.

The Government of Canada has a special humanitarian program focused on resettling vulnerable Afghan nationals, including women leaders. This week as we marked International Women's Day 2022, we recognize the strength and resiliency of Afghan women who have now settled in this country and can use their voices to support fellow newcomers while continuing to defend the rights of women and girls still in Afghanistan.

To help Afghan women newcomers carve out their important place in Canada and draw upon their skills and knowledge, many organizations and institutions are offering valuable career opportunities. Here are a few examples of how Afghan women newcomers are making their mark and helping other women:

The School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University in Ottawa has been hosting prominent Afghan journalist and human rights defender Farida Nekzad as a journalist-in-residence since December 2021. Ms. Nekzad has been the Director of the Centre for the Protection of Afghan Women Journalists since 2017. In her leadership roles, she often had to risk her life to defend the place of women in journalism. During her current term at Carleton University, Ms. Nekzad is working with students and sharing her experience as a senior journalist, in addition to doing research on Afghanistan media, especially with respect to women and freedom of expression.

The Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS), a Resettlement Assistance Program service provider organization in Calgary, has hired Sheila Qayumi as an interpreter and counselor. Prior to her position at the CCIS, Ms. Qayumi worked as the manager for Equality for Peace and Democracy and was an activist for the peace and defence of women’s rights in Afghanistan. She supported women networks in 20 Afghan provinces to ensure the meaningful participation of women in the Afghan peace process.

While resettlement is challenging for many newcomers, it can be particularly difficult for women and girls. Canada champions efforts by our trusted community-based partners to help them integrate into their new life.

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“These brave and formidable women, who now call Canada home, deserve to have their voices heard. I am proud to see Canadian organizations step up to defend Afghan women’s rights and dignity and give these women a platform to advocate for and support other women. These are great examples of how Canadians come together to help resettle some of the world’s most vulnerable.” – The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

“As journalist, I am committed to being the voice for all of Afghan women and to advocating for the evacuation of women journalists and all those who are at risk.” –Farida Nekzad, Afghan newcomer and journalist-in-residence, Carleton University

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Canadian educational institutions support Afghan newcomers
04
Mar
2022

Canadian educational institutions support Afghan newcomers

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March 4, 2022—Ottawa, Ontario – The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible. Canada has now welcomed a total of 8,580 Afghan refugees, with more arriving every week.

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Jawed and his family arrived from Afghanistan and are looking toward a better life in Canada, starting with an education from CDI College.
11
Feb
2022

CDI College Launches National Bursary Program for Afghan Refugees

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CALGARY, AB, Feb. 11, 2022

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Afghan human rights defenders arrive in Canada
12
Jan
2022

Afghan human rights defenders arrive in Canada

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January 11, 2022—Ottawa—For 2 decades, Canadians have worked side by side with Afghan nationals to improve security, democracy and human rights in Afghanistan. Now Canada is welcoming people who face risks as a result of this vitally important work.

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Scotiabank reinforces support for Afghan interpreters and civilians with an additional $250,000 commitment
18
Oct
2021

Scotiabank reinforces support for Afghan interpreters and civilians with an additional $250,000 commitment

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TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2021 /CNW/ - Scotiabank today announced an additional commitment to support efforts to safely relocate former Afghan interpreters and locally employed civilians and their families, with a $250,000 donation to the Veterans Transition Network (VTN). Led by Canadian veterans, VTN has been coordinating efforts to support the care and evacuation of thousands of Afghan interpreters and civilians awaiting safe transport to Canada.

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Calgary real estate company offers help to displaced Afghan refugees
07
Oct
2021

Calgary real estate company offers help to displaced Afghan refugees

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Mainstreet Equity Corp. (TSX: MEQ) is Canada's leading real estate corporation on the TSX, specializing in mid-market apartment buildings in western Canada.

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City of Toronto partners with United Way Greater Toronto and Lifeline Afghanistan to launch the Toronto Region Afghan Resettlement Fund
17
Sep
2021

City of Toronto partners with United Way Greater Toronto and Lifeline Afghanistan to launch the Toronto Region Afghan Resettlement Fund

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[On September 13], the City of Toronto, together with United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) and Lifeline Afghanistan are partnering to launch the Toronto Region Afghan Resettlement Fund to help support the incoming refugees from Afghanistan.

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Afghan refugees arriving in Canada
14
Sep
2021

How to Help Afghans in Afghanistan and Canada

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The people of Afghanistan are in dire need of humanitarian aid and Canada has committed to accepting 20,000 Afghan refugees.

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Ontario midwives call for immediate reunification of Afghan 'forgotten families' with their refugee parents in Canada
27
Aug
2021

Ontario midwives call for immediate reunification of Afghan 'forgotten families' with their refugee parents in Canada

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A group of 105 Afghan refugees who are currently living in Canada fear for the safety of their family members who have been left behind in Afghanistan.

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