Asma Faizi

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Asma Faizi is the president of the Canadian Council for Refugees, an organization that advocates for the rights and protection of refugees and asylum seekers in Canada. She has been vocal in highlighting the challenges faced by asylum seekers, particularly in relation to the Safe Third Country Agreement, arguing that the agreement endangers the lives of those fleeing violence and persecution. Faizi's leadership has been pivotal in mobilizing support for legal challenges against the Canadian government’s asylum policies, emphasizing the need for humane treatment of individuals seeking refuge.