Afghan Youth Engagement & Development Initiative

Today marks 5 years since the Taliban takeover. For 5 years, the people of Afghanistan have endured a worsening human rights and humanitarian crisis. Join the protest at Queens Park to stand in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan.

Today’s action: Raise Awareness on Social Media Create a social media post raising awareness of the situation in Afghanistan, sharing your story, and/or our calls to action. #canada4afghanistsn #standforafghanistan

Today’s action: Use your voice to keep Afghanistan in the conversation 🇨🇦🇦🇫 Choose one action today: 📝 Submit a letter to the editor 📰 Pitch an op-ed 📧 Contact a journalist #standforafghanistan #canadaforafghanistan

Today’s action: Contact your Member of Parliament (MP) for their support in ensuring Canada takes action for Afghanistan. 🇨🇦🇦🇫 You can use our email template: tinyurl.com/r7bt9d3s

We’re calling on the Government of Canada to renew its commitment to Afghanistan and its people, five years after the Taliban returned to power. *Please read, sign, & share our open letter here: tinyurl.com/52uc6e6j* #standforafghanistan #canada4afghanistan

Five years later, Afghanistan cannot become a forgotten crisis. @MarkJCarney @AnitaAnandMP @LenaMetlegeDiab

To prepare youth to mobilize strategically for the 5th anniversary of the Taliban invasion of Afghanistan, we are organizing an event aiming to equip participants with knowledge of effective political advocacy and media engagement in Canada. Stay tuned to learn more!

Today and everyday, we stand in solidarity with women and girls in Afghanistan. #Stand4Afghanistan #LetAfghanGirlsLearn

Statement from AYEDI on Pakistan’s declaration of “open war” against Afghanistan

.AYEDI facilitated an Afghan refugee youth roundtable with Mr. Richard Bennett, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, during his official visit to Canada last week. The youth had an opportunity to share their stories, concerns, hopes, and /n

Join AYEDI, @CFFA_Afg_CA, and @cw4wafghan for a discussion on gender apartheid in Afghanistan and the role that Canada can play in recognizing it. Speakers include @karimabennoune @nehannargis @shabnam_salehi @bobrae48 #16DaysofActivism 🔗 tinyurl.com/genderapartheida…

In Herat, Afghanistan, recent earthquakes have brought tragedy. Over 1,000 lives lost, possibly over 2,000. Deadliest quake in 20 years. Our post has info on donation resources & ways to support. Links in bio. #HeratEarthquakes #StandforAfghanistan 🇦🇫

Introducing our guest speakers for our plenary panel, "Canada's role in supporting Afghan women - 2 years after the Afghanistan crisis" @SenMarilou @Freshtahemmati1 @MaryamMonsef Are you ready to activate for Afghanistan? eventbrite.ca/e/685937556697… #standforafghanistan #csa2023