I have been an advocate for equal rights of women in my country of Afghanistan and abroad, and I have instilled those qualities in my personal and professional life. For example, my master’s research focused on devising policies to advance women’s education and help reduce their poverty and illiteracy rates.  I believe that healthy societies can only be built if people have equal rights, irrespective of their gender, race, wealth, and social class. I have recently registered my own non-profit organization, Amina’s Tent which is a manifestation of my passion for helping my community in Calgary and abroad. When possible, I hope to extend my services outside of Canada to low-income countries.

In my opinion, we need more programs to create awareness and educate people on our cultural differences. When people understand each other, we create healthier and more inclusive societies. I have travelled in many countries and have found that people are similar in many ways, demonstrating love and kindness. The right use of social media can do miracles in bringing people together and educating them on our cultural differences. Moreover, we can do much better in devising inclusive policies, supporting low-income nations, standing against war, and advocating for peace.