An experienced equity and human rights advocate with skills in program design, support and delivery. I have a thorough working knowledge of issues faced by diverse populations with respect to youth, migration, gender and sexuality and identity.
I have worked in Canada and the Middle east in this field for many years, and travelled extensively. Bilingual (English, Arabic) and intermediate Spanish |
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Area of Expertise: |
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
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Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
I currently work in the areas of youth/community development and health promotion, all within anti-oppression and human rights based models.
I coordinated university based community research projects in Canada and the Middle East that looked at youth-led peace initiatives using art and play as tools for youth empowerment and engagement. These projects ranged from themes of peace building in the Middle East to health promotion and community development for refugee and immigrant youth in Canada.
Over the course of my career, I worked in community based research, youth programming, cross cultural development, media design and community engagement. I have also created and lead successful media and advocacy campaigns for the benefit of refugee youth.
I have also been involved in networks and initiatives that addresses issues of gender based violence. This started back as a University student in the Middle East where I have fought for the elimination of gender based segregation in certain educational spaces on campus as well as supporting the representation of female students within a male dominant student council. Most recently, I have been involved in the establishing of the Pomegranate Tree Group in Toronto; a collaboration between artists, lawyers, community organizers, researchers and counsellors working to address issues relating to gender based violence.
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Education: |
- University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan — B.A in Architecture, 1995
- Maytree Foundation, Toronto, Canada — Leaders for change program, 2005. A nine month leadership program on civic engagement and social responsibility.
- Wellesley Institute, Toronto, Canada - Community Based Research Certificate, 2007
- Civic Action Fellowship, Toronto, Canada, DiverseCity Fellows. A one year civic engagement and leadership training.
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Awards, Honours, Media and Public Engagements:
• NOW Magazine: Best of Toronto 2007 – Best Activist,
NOW magazine is Toronto’s leading cultural magazine and its “Best of Toronto” is a prestigious annual award that recognizes the achievements of individuals and groups in the city.
• Toronto Vital People Award - 2007, The Toronto Community Foundation Vital People grants are leadership awards given to community leaders working and
volunteering in various fields within the not-for-profit sector.
• Public Speaker, Passages to Canada, 2003 to present, Speaking at various high schools and universities on issues of identity, multiculturalism, human rights, migration and citizenship.
• Featured and interviewed locally and internationally on topics of interest (CBC NewsWorld, June 2003, The Globe and Mail, February 2005; The Toronto Star, March 2007, Xtra!, January 2008, International Conference on Islam and HIV/AIDS; The Toronto Star, October 2008, Vital People Award)
• A wide number of conferences, seminars and workshops –as a participant and a presenter- in Canada, South Africa, Mexico, Israel, Jordan and Portugal, 1993 to present.
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
15-20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Bachelors |
Languages:
English, Spanish, Arabic |
Nationality:
Canada
, Jordan
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