Canadian Senator of Pakistani Pashtun origin from Toronto. Chair of Senate Human Rights Committee. Retweets ≠ endorsements. Account managed by me & staff
"I worry that we often fall into the trap of performative feminism, which entails engaging with feminism on a superficial basis " my intervention at Gender Parity Debate at
#IPU149
#WomenEmpowerment
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#UIPU
delegation has arrived in Geneva 🇨🇭 to participate in the 149th Assembly of the
@IPUParliament
on the theme, “Harnessing science, technology and innovation for a more peaceful and sustainable future”
#IPU149
What a great way to start the day, listening to these amazing women international civic society leaders talk about the collective stories of empowerment and capacity-building.
Senators and staff participated in Senate Doors Open Days. This internal two-day event featured behind-the-scenes tours, panel discussions and a service showcase.
#SenCA
I also asked about the promised visa processing centre in Islamabad to help alleviate the unacceptable delays for applications coming from Pakistan.
@MarcMillerVM
states that officers are now in place.
@SenateCA
#Pakistan
Today, I asked
@MarcMillerVM
what measures his government is taking to address the indiscriminate immigration issue of lack of required security checks on international student visa applicants, as well as measures to curb rising anti-immigration sentiments in Canada.
@SenateCA
It was such a pleasure to speak at the
@CanNepChamber
monthly business networking session. It is a great initiative to bring together a diverse group of local entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community members.
Today I rose
@SenateCA
to ask how the government can justify denying study permits to qualified, driven and hard-working Afghan women, such as Farzana, who have completed a rigorous admission process in Canada.
#Afghanistan
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of sharing my thoughts on Bill C-63 during the Digital Justice Summit. Many thanks to
@nccm
and
@OpenMediaOrg
for organizing such a timely event, and for gathering experts to discuss online harms.
I am heartbroken to learn of yet another act of senseless violence in Canada. Three people have been injured by a suspect armed with a knife in a Montreal Islamic cultural centre today.
#Islamophobia
has no place in Canada.
The GTA is feeling increasingly unsafe. Just a few weeks ago, the York Regional Police reported a 92% increase in shootings and a 106% increase in carjackings this year. Today I rose
@SenateCA
to ask the government what it is doing to keep Canadians safe.
The NDP-Liberal government has failed to build enough home for Canadians and rent remains unaffordable across the GTA. Today I rose
@SenateCA
to ask when we will finally see a meaningful reduction of the cost of rent in Canada.
I admire all the work that you have done to defend human rights and to celebrate our country’s diversity, among others. I will miss you dearly, my friend.
@SenJaffer
@SenJaffer
@SenatorSalma
Thank you for your guidance, mentorship and sage advice.
You broke the glass ceiling and allowed us to stand on your shoulders. You leave behind a huge void. Allah bless.