Afghan Youth Engagement & Development Initiative

we instill civic engagement and social development in Afghan-Canadian youth 🇦🇫🇨🇦 | here to change things | our pillars: empowerment, community, impact

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On February 7th, AYEDI’s Executive Director @khalidhanasiri was a witness at the House of Commons’ Special Committee on Afghanistan’s meeting about Humanitarian Assistance for Afghan People and the Afghan-Canadian perspective

For the full hearing visit https://t.co/iV4tPXu99p

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Today and everyday, we stand in solidarity with women and girls in Afghanistan. #Stand4Afghanistan #LetAfghanGirlsLearn

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Statement from AYEDI on Pakistan’s declaration of “open war” against Afghanistan

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It reminds us of why AYEDI was started, and why our work is so important - giving youth a platform to lead, and investing in building our community.

Our work continues.

https://t.co/6zPPaKU6GL

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.AYEDI facilitated an Afghan refugee youth roundtable with Mr. Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, during his official visit to Canada last week.

The youth had an opportunity to share their stories, concerns, hopes, and /n

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dreams about human rights in Afghanistan. We are so inspired by the next generation of young Afghan youth - resilient, hopeful, and dareful to dream for a better future. They are ready to take action. /n

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@SenMarilou @ratnaomi @SenatorSalma @GarnettGenuis @AliEhsassi @HMcPhersonMP .@JustinTrudeau @melaniejoly @MarcMillerVM @HonAhmedHussen

https://t.co/m3aqy0tIoT

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@SenMarilou @ratnaomi @SenatorSalma @GarnettGenuis @AliEhsassi @HMcPhersonMP Do not recognize the Taliban regime as a legitimate government.

Canada has always been a beacon of hope for those in need. It can do more to champion the rights of the most vulnerable in Afghanistan. The fight for justice and equality in Afghanistan continues.

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Champion the rights of Afghan girls and women: Recognize the erasure of Afghan women & girls from public life as gender apartheid, calls echoed by parliamentarians including Senators @SenMarilou, @ratnaomi, & @SenatorSalma, and MPs @GarnettGenuis, @AliEhsassi, and @HMcPhersonMP.

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AYEDI Statement on the 3rd Anniversary of the Taliban Invasion of Afghanistan

Toronto, Canada
August 15, 2024

Three years ago, Afghanistan was plunged into darkness as the Taliban seized control, stripping away the fundamental rights of its people, especially women and girls.

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- Commit to resettling at least 95,000 Afghan refugees; and
- Collaborate with international partners to unequivocally condemn mass deportations of Afghan refugees from third countries, including Pakistan and Iran.

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Advocate for the rights of Afghan asylum seekers and refugees:
- Keep our promise to Afghan nationals who supported the Government of Canada by urgently and actively processing and accepting applicants through the Special Immigration Measures (SIM) program without imposing a cap

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to address this ongoing crisis. We continue to urge the Canadian government to amplify its support for Afghan refugees and to advocate more strongly for human rights within Afghanistan. This includes calls to:

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Today, Afghan women face severe restrictions on education, employment, and personal freedoms.

One year ago, AYEDI hosted the first ever Canadian Summit on Afghanistan, which culminated in recommendations to the Government of Canada regarding further steps it needs to take

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Our March 2024 newsletter is out! Check it out for updates and our upcoming events including #InternationalWomenDay, United for Afghanistan fundraising dinner, networking events, and more: https://t.co/EoG00ZbQI7

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Join @ayedicanada on Saturday March 23rd, 2024 to United for Afghanistan” fundraising event! Come together to support and make a difference in the lives of those affected by the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan‼️🫂 #StrongerTogether

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@shabnam_salehi is a visiting researcher at HRREC!

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Featuring Professor @karimabennoune

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@karimabennoune We look forward to having you join us for this important discussion.

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Join AYEDI, @CFFA_Afg_CA, and @cw4wafghan for a discussion on gender apartheid in Afghanistan and the role that Canada can play in recognizing it. Speakers include @karimabennoune @nehannargis @shabnam_salehi @bobrae48 #16DaysofActivism

🔗 https://t.co/StRI2AsKNz

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In Herat, Afghanistan, recent earthquakes have brought tragedy. Over 1,000 lives lost, possibly over 2,000. Deadliest quake in 20 years.

Our post has info on donation resources & ways to support. Links in bio.

#HeratEarthquakes #StandforAfghanistan 🇦🇫