The Embassy of Afghanistan in Ottawa hosted a reception in honor of the participants of the Afghan/Canadian Women’s Symposium which was held on the same day in Ottawa.

During the reception, Ambassador Hassan Soroosh spoke about the current tragic situation in Afghanistan and stressed the need for greater support to courageous Afghan women and girls who remain resilient and at the forefront of the struggle for human rights.

Ambassador Soroosh expressed his gratefulness to Canada and the rest of our international partners for all the ongoing humanitarian, advocacy and resettlement support for Afghanistan. He also thanked the organizers and participants of the symposium for their sustained advocacy efforts in support of Afghan women and girls.

Ms. Narges Nehan, former Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Afghanistan and Ms. Zarqha Yaftali, Director of Women and Children Legal Research Foundation spoke about the outcomes of the symposium, the need for effective follow-up and the importance of collective efforts in support of Afghan women and girls.