OTTAWA: NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Ambassador Hassan Soroosh participated and spoke in the Afghanistan Earthquake Relief Event co-hosted by the Carleton University Afghan Student Association and a number of Ottawa-based organizations.

Ambassador Soroosh spoke about the tragic impact of the recent devastating earthquakes in Herat amidst a dire humanitarian situation and a human rights crisis in Afghanistan, and stressed the importance of sustained assistance at different levels under a comprehensive approach that includes winterization response and long-term recovery support for housing and livelihoods.

Ambassador Soroosh thanked the Afghan diaspora community and friends of Afghanistan including the co-organizers of the event for their sustained commitment and engagement in support of the people of Afghanistan and for their recent efforts in mobilizing fund for the families affected by Herat earthquakes.

Ambassador Soroosh also expressed his gratefulness to Canada for the ongoing humanitarian, resettlement and advocacy support for the people of Afghanistan.

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