Habon Ali | |
|---|---|
| Born | Canada |
| Alma mater |
McMaster University University of Toronto |
| Known for | Advocacy |
Habon Ali is a Rexdale, Toronto based community leader and advocate. [1]
She has served on the Youth Council of Justin Trudeau [2] and led efforts in 2020 to support Somali-Canadian survivors of gender based violence. [1]
She is being outspoken against the Canadian governments purchase of the Trans Mountain Pipeline [3] and their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. [4]
Ali's is one of seven children born to Somali parents who arrived in Canada as refugees fleeing Somalia's civil war. She is Muslim. [5]
Ali studied biology and environmental studies at University of Toronto [3] [5] and did her Master's degree McMaster University. [4] She was the University of Toronto Mississauga's valedictorian for the class of 2020. [5]
Ali is a Schwarzman Scholar, class of 2023. [6]
Ali has previously served on the Youth Advisory Council of Justin Trudeau, having been appointed in 2018. [2] [4] While on the council she criticized the government's decision to purchase the Trans Mountain Pipeline. [3]
Following to the 2020 death of Oluwatoyin Salau, Habon Ali collaborated with Asmaa Ali to compile a list of resources to support Somali-Canadian survivors of sexual and gender based violence. [1] [7]
Ali was part of a team that created Canada's first National Youth Policy. [8]
In November 2020, Ali was critical of the Government of Canada's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that even when young people were dying there was a lack of action from them. [4]
In Nov 2021, Ali was named as a "Future Leader" in the Financial Post. [8]
Ali is a member of the Future of Canada Project Council. [9]
Ali has six siblings, including one brother who has a rare genetic disorder. [5]
- ^ a b c Cummings, Madeleine (9 Jul 2020). "Advocates compile resource list for Somali Canadian sexual violence survivors". CBC.
- ^ a b Daigle, Chelby. "Somali Canadian Youth Activist Appointed to Prime Minister's Youth Advisory Council". muslimlink.ca. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ a b c Coletta, Amanda (2018-07-16). "Members of PM's Youth Council call on Trudeau to halt Kinder Morgan buyout". CTVNews. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ a b c d Hope, Kofi (2020-11-01). "Waterfront Toronto may show exactly what the city's northwest needs to rebuild after being hit hard by COVID-19". The Toronto Star. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ a b c d Eligh, Blake (1 June 2020). "UTM valedictorian Habon Ali | University of Toronto Mississauga". www.utm.utoronto.ca. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ "Scholars". Schwarzman Scholars. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ^ "Advocates create Canada-wide support list for racialized sexual assault survivors". Canada's National Observer. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ a b "RBC Future Launch Future Leaders". financialpost. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ "Council". Future of Canada Project. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
Habon Ali | |
|---|---|
| Born | Canada |
| Alma mater |
McMaster University University of Toronto |
| Known for | Advocacy |
Habon Ali is a Rexdale, Toronto based community leader and advocate. [1]
She has served on the Youth Council of Justin Trudeau [2] and led efforts in 2020 to support Somali-Canadian survivors of gender based violence. [1]
She is being outspoken against the Canadian governments purchase of the Trans Mountain Pipeline [3] and their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. [4]
Ali's is one of seven children born to Somali parents who arrived in Canada as refugees fleeing Somalia's civil war. She is Muslim. [5]
Ali studied biology and environmental studies at University of Toronto [3] [5] and did her Master's degree McMaster University. [4] She was the University of Toronto Mississauga's valedictorian for the class of 2020. [5]
Ali is a Schwarzman Scholar, class of 2023. [6]
Ali has previously served on the Youth Advisory Council of Justin Trudeau, having been appointed in 2018. [2] [4] While on the council she criticized the government's decision to purchase the Trans Mountain Pipeline. [3]
Following to the 2020 death of Oluwatoyin Salau, Habon Ali collaborated with Asmaa Ali to compile a list of resources to support Somali-Canadian survivors of sexual and gender based violence. [1] [7]
Ali was part of a team that created Canada's first National Youth Policy. [8]
In November 2020, Ali was critical of the Government of Canada's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that even when young people were dying there was a lack of action from them. [4]
In Nov 2021, Ali was named as a "Future Leader" in the Financial Post. [8]
Ali is a member of the Future of Canada Project Council. [9]
Ali has six siblings, including one brother who has a rare genetic disorder. [5]
- ^ a b c Cummings, Madeleine (9 Jul 2020). "Advocates compile resource list for Somali Canadian sexual violence survivors". CBC.
- ^ a b Daigle, Chelby. "Somali Canadian Youth Activist Appointed to Prime Minister's Youth Advisory Council". muslimlink.ca. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ a b c Coletta, Amanda (2018-07-16). "Members of PM's Youth Council call on Trudeau to halt Kinder Morgan buyout". CTVNews. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ a b c d Hope, Kofi (2020-11-01). "Waterfront Toronto may show exactly what the city's northwest needs to rebuild after being hit hard by COVID-19". The Toronto Star. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ a b c d Eligh, Blake (1 June 2020). "UTM valedictorian Habon Ali | University of Toronto Mississauga". www.utm.utoronto.ca. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ "Scholars". Schwarzman Scholars. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ^ "Advocates create Canada-wide support list for racialized sexual assault survivors". Canada's National Observer. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- ^ a b "RBC Future Launch Future Leaders". financialpost. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
- ^ "Council". Future of Canada Project. Retrieved 2022-03-03.