Canada, it's time to show true compassion. The Rohingya are at dire risk as the Arakan Army escalates violence. Many remain trapped along the Naf River, facing brutal attacks. cbc.ca/player/play/au…

Check out my latest article: The Arakan Army’s Atrocities: Complicity in Crimes Against the Rohingya linkedin.com/pulse/arakan-a… via LinkedIn

In collaboration with the Asia University for Women, we held our first online leadership training session for Myanmar students, led by John Jonaid !

Join us and be inspired!

Canada must renew its commitment to the #Rohingya crisis. Establish an immigration pathway, empower Rohingya voices, impose sanctions on the military, and deliver aid through local channels. Inaction risks Canada’s human rights credibility.Bob Rae hilltimes.com/story/2024/11/…

It was a great honor to meet Filippo Grandi and discuss our shared experiences and insights on refugee participation and contributions within policy-making frameworks that impact their lives. #Refugees #PolicyMaking

If you’re still on the fence about voting in this election, think about what really matters – about the values we were taught, the kind of country we want to be, and how this is a moment when your vote really does count.  Your vote could determine the fate of our republic – the

‘The world must change its perception of Rohingya. They are not helpless victims. They are capable, resilient individuals.' thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/2024/1… The New Humanitarian Global Affairs Canada UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency IDRC | CRDI Amnesty International Parliamentary Centre | Le Centre parlementaire Human Rights Watch UN Human Rights António Guterres

In collaboration with the Asia University for Women, we held our second online leadership training session for Myanmar students, led by John Jonaid !

Aleyah shared her story during her speech in Parliament, emphasizing that education is the only pathway forward.

John Jonaid will be speaking on CBC/Radio-Canada tomorrow at 8:00am about the pause to the G5 refugee sponsorship program by federal government of Canada. In this talk, you'll hear why G5 stream matters and how the pause will negatively impact the lives of refugees.

#Myanmar junta's military bombs AA-controlled areas, disproportionately impacting civilians. While both sides exploit anti-Rohingya sentiment, it's often the #Rohingya who tragically bear the brunt of the violence caught in the crossfire. rfa.org/english/myanma…

Canada’s Call: Leading Justice for the Hazara and Rohingya Genocides  - Open Canada ⁦John Jonaid⁩ opencanada.org/canadas-call-l…

John Jonaid for Open Canada: It’s time for Canada to galvanize a global response to the Hazara and Rohingya genocides by mobilizing international resources and holding the perpetrators to account. opencanada.org/canadas-call-l…

Canada must match words with action. Calling for justice in the Hazara and Rohingya genocides is vital - but true leadership means sustained support, accountability, and protection for survivors. opencanada.org/canadas-call-l…

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we're excited to share big news: a landmark new international declaration on refugee participation. Please watch, read, comment, share & join a global effort to advance meaningful participation as a right, not a privilege youtu.be/46Xwk2dmWK0?si… via YouTube

Open Canada is delighted to feature John Jonaid. John recently joined the Canadian delegation to the Consultations on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways (CRCP) conference in Geneva. "Refugees Deserve a Seat at the Table" opencanada.org/refugees-deser…

What if the policies that shaped your life were made without your voice? For millions of refugees, that’s reality. Inclusion isn’t charity; it’s smart governance. It’s time refugees helped write the rules. opencanada.org/refugees-deser… #RefugeeVoices #refugeesparticipation

Afghan women once held jobs, dignity, and dreams. Now the Taliban detain, silence, and erase them, leaving many abandoned and hopeless. This is gender apartheid. A crime against humanity. #Afghanistan #GenderApartheid #HumanRights