Syrian Refugees
Aug 19, 2020
Muzna Dureid
Syrian Refugees

Muzna Dureid is passionate about defending human rights.

Muzna is originally from Syria and currently lives in Canada. She studied Language and Conflict Resolution. As a Coordinator of Health Programs for Syrian refugees with Centre Social D’aide Aux Immigrants, she is responsible for working on advocacy, planning, and project management. As an advocate, she is proud to have participated in the first new feminist political movement in her country; be nominated as a member of the Groupe de Trente Leaders of Montreal by the Ministry of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion; and be invited to participate in the consultations of Canada’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security from 2017-2022. Additionally, she also is the Founder and Coordinator of Women Refugees not Captives, a campaign that aims to end the practice of forced child marriage of Syrian women and girls in refugee camps, and a Liaison Officer with The White Helmets.

Muzna advocates for girls and women to fight against their marginalization.

In her free time, Muzna enjoys travelling and playing sports.

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