Ambassador Soroosh addressed an event at Parliament co-organized by the AWPLN and Members of Parliament of Canada
On January 29, 2026, Ambassador Hassan Soroosh addressed an event at Parliament co-organized by the Afghan Women Parliamentarians and Leaders Network (AWPLN) and Members of Parliament of Canada.
The event entitled "Afghanistan in Reverse: A Human Story of Broken Hopes and Stalled Development" brought together senior officials from the Government of Canada, Members of Parliament, women’s rights advocates, friends of Afghanistan, and members of the Afghan diaspora community.
In his remarks, the Ambassador highlighted the multifaceted crisis facing Afghanistan under Taliban rule, the escalating restrictions on Afghan women and girls, and the ongoing manifestations of gender apartheid. He also addressed the Taliban’s recently announced criminal procedure code and its far-reaching implications for Afghan society.
He emphasized that responding to Afghanistan’s crisis requires a holistic and integrated approach that recognizes the deep interconnections between humanitarian needs, human rights, political legitimacy, economic stability, and security.
The Ambassador expressed his deep gratitude to the Government of Canada and to friends of Afghanistan across the country for their continued principled engagement and unwavering support for the people of Afghanistan particularly women and girls. He underscored that the role of Canada, alongside other like-minded countries, remains vital in shaping a unified and people-centered international approach to Afghanistan.
Ambassador Soroosh also hosted a breakfast meeting at the Embassy in honor of AWPLN leadership and members.
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