Ottawa- January 28, 2020

Ambassador Hassan Soroosh met with Ms. Jennifer Simpson and Ms. Najia Haneefi, Co-chairs of the Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (CW4WAfghan)-Ottawa Chapter, at the Afghan Embassy in Ottawa.

The two sides discussed the ongoing projects and activities by CW4WAfghan aimed at advancing education and educational opportunities for women in Afghanistan. They further discussed the importance of women’s empowerment and their meaningful participation in the peace process.

Ambassador Soroosh thanked the CW4WAfghan for their continued support to women’s empowerment in Afghanistan and elaborated on the Afghan Government’s efforts and concrete actions in support of Afghan women in different sectors.
The two sides also exchanged views on potential joint activities in the future.

Ms. Shabana Kargar, Head of the Cultural and Social Affairs Section of the Embassy was also present in the meeting.