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Celebrating stories of Ontarians: Adeena Niazi, Member of the ...

  • Adeena Niazi, Executive Director Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services; Dr. Jason Nickerson, Humanitarian Representative to Canada.

    • Ms. Adeena Niazi (Executive Director, Afghan Women's ...

      Adeena is a strong and dedicated advocate for women and children in Afghanistan.

    Ms. Adeena Niazi (Executive Director, Afghan Women's Organization) at the Citizenship and Immigration Committee

    Thank you.

    Madam Chair, honourable members, thank you for the opportunity to be here today.

    My summation will be focused on the issues of spousal sponsorship and spousal reunification and on violence against women and girls. My presentation is based on more than 24 years of experience working with clients, predominantly refugees and newcomers who have experienced war and violence, mainly from Afghanistan, central Asia, and the Middle East.

    I would like to begin by saying that it is very important for us to strengthen the immigration system for both immigrants and refugees, because I believe that Canada has been a leader globally in the resettling of refugees and in its compassion for refugees.

    One of the key concerns around the spousal sponsorship program is the long processing time. The 32-month wait often affects the relationship. The sponsored spouse and his

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  • Initially, the organization was entirely volunteer-run by its founder, Adeena Niazi, and a handful of refugee women from Afghanistan.

    • Afghanistan's '20-year nation-building effort is being shattered'

      Nine years after she had moved to Canada as a refugee, Adeena Niazi had herself smuggled back into Afghanistan.

    Ms. Adeena Niazi at the National Defence Committee

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    • I know the Afghan Women's Organization well and I thank you and sister Adeena Niazi and all your team for the important work you are doing.
    Formerly a lecturer at Kabul University, Afghanistan, Adeena Niazi arrived in Canada in 1988 as a refugee.
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  • The AWO grew out of humble beginnings in 1990.

    • 2003 | Adeena Niazi - NPA | Community Service

      Niazi and the AWO are currently working day and night to assist Afghan women, girls, and families in any way possible.

    Ms. Adeena Niazi at the Citizenship and Immigration Committee

      My presentation is based on more than 24 years of experience working with clients, predominantly refugees and newcomers who have experienced war and violence, mainly from Afghanistan, central Asia, and the Middle East.