Migrants - A Different Perspective - Grassroots Solutions
Panel Discussion
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When: Mon Nov 23, 2015 7-9pm
Where: Ottawa City Hall, Colonel By Rm What: Presentations then Q&A Who: Everyone welcome Cost: Free! Donations appreciated |
Panel Speakers:
Rev Majed El Shafie, One Free World International (Founder & President)
Hilary Homes, Amnesty International, Manager (Acting) Campaigns Program
Joyce Portilla, Professor of Sociology, Anthropology, Feminist and Gender Studies
Abai Coker, ESL Administrator for Catholic School board
Zahira Sarwar, Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan CW4WA
Rev Majed El Shafie, One Free World International (Founder & President)
Hilary Homes, Amnesty International, Manager (Acting) Campaigns Program
Joyce Portilla, Professor of Sociology, Anthropology, Feminist and Gender Studies
Abai Coker, ESL Administrator for Catholic School board
Zahira Sarwar, Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan CW4WA
Rev Majed El ShafieHis work is the subject of an award-winning documentary and a book entitled the “Freedom Fighter” . These depict Rev. El Shafie’s fight for “one free world”. In 2012 Rev. El Shafie was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for his ongoing work for freedom of religion and the rights of minorities around the world.
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Hilary Homes
In addition to being the acting manager of Amnesty Canada’s Campaigns program, Hilary works as a Campaigner on International Justice, Security and Human Rights, the Arms Trade and MENA. She has also worked and volunteered with the Canadian Red Cross, the United Nations Association, War Child Canada and the Canadian Centre for International Justice.
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Joyce Portilla
Joyce Portilla is a part-time professor at the University of Ottawa. Since 2010, she has been teaching many courses about migration issues, minority groups, sociology of family and gender relations. Her research focuses on the formation of transnational families through the study of life course of temporary immigrants in Canada
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Abai Coker
ESL administrator in Ottawa, Abai has presented papers and workshops at local and national conferences on immigration issues. He has worked as local consultant to reduce conflict on newcomer/immigration issues. He served on the executive of TESL Ontario for many years. As CEO of Canadian Solidarity, he piloted the first Settlement Langauge Training program in Ottawa.
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Zahira Sarwar I became part of CW4WA during my undergraduate studies when I sought to intern at an organization with similar views and emphasis on literacy and education in the Global South. I have recently started a new career in the field of medical aesthetics and am involved with local volunteer and student-run groups that focus on education and issues affecting immigrant communities.
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