On October 06, 2022, Ambassador Hassan Soroosh participated as a keynote speaker in the virtual event of the University Women Helping Afghan Women (UWHAW).

Ambassador Soroosh spoke about the current tragic situation in Afghanistan including the humanitarian crisis and human rights situation with a focus on the situation of women and girls who are denied the fundamental rights to education, employment, freedom of movement, expression and participation in public life.

Ambassador Soroosh stressed the importance of providing advocacy platforms and venues for Afghan women and girls as well as other support opportunities including for women-owned businesses in Afghanistan. He also highlighted the significance of greater humanitarian support and the need for an effective human rights monitoring and investigation mechanism.

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

He extended his gratitude to UWHAW for its sustained commitment to Afghanistan and for all its previous and ongoing efforts to empower Afghan women through advocacy and education.