WPSO Canada - For Afghans

When newcomer families face violence affecting youth in their community, support and information can make a real difference.

One of our WPSO-Canada members runs an informal support group for newcomer women and families whose young family members are experiencing violence in the community. Through conversations, guidance, and education, she supports mothers and youth by sharing information, raising awareness, and helping families find safer ways to respond to these challenges.

WPSO-Canada: Advancing Women’s Leadership, Peace and Security.

As June comes to a close, WPSO-Canada reflects on bringing members together for Women Peacebuilders and Advocacy in Canada: Understanding Pathways for Influence and Change, as part of the campaign.

The training explored Canada’s Women, Peace and Security commitments, including UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and its pillars of participation, protection, prevention, and relief and recovery. Participants also learned how advocacy can influence policy and public decision-making through meetings with elected officials, public consultations, coalition building, community forums, media, and policy briefs.

Through group activities, members practiced developing advocacy messages by identifying an issue, target audience, evidence, a clear solution, and a call to action. The session also covered how to prepare for advocacy meetings, identify decision-makers, and follow up effectively.

The workshop created space for Afghan women and other women peacebuilders to share community concerns, strengthen their knowledge, and build confidence to advocate for inclusion, safety, recognition, and resources for women-led peacebuilding.

WPSO-Canada: Advancing Women’s Leadership, Peace and Security.

Happy Canada Day!

On June 25, WPSO-Canada members from across Ontario gathered in the Waterloo Region at the Kindred Centre for Peace Advancement (CPA) for a workshop on Women Peacebuilders in Canada: Pathways for Advocacy, Influence, and Change.

As part of the campaign with ICAN - Women, Peace & Security, members shared their advocacy work, reflected on the role of women peacebuilders in Canada, and explored how women can influence policy, strengthen communities, and advance peace through collective action.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to these meaningful conversations. Together, we continue to build stronger networks of women leaders and peacebuilders across Ontario.

WPSO-Canada: Advancing Women's Leadership, Peace and Security.

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This Thursday our members from Ontario joining us in Waterloo region discussing our member’s advocacy work & how to ensure we can influence those spaces with the perspectives of our community members.

Our English Conversation Session is happening today! 🎉
Join us for a welcoming space to practice English, build confidence, and connect with other Afghan newcomer women.

📅 Today
⏰ 6:30 PM

We look forward to seeing you there!

WPSOCanada: Advancing Women's Leadership, Peace and Security.

We’re excited to launch an English Conversation Session for Afghan newcomer women living in the Kitchener-Waterloo region.
This is a friendly and welcoming space to practice English, connect with other women, and learn together in a supportive community.
Interested in joining? Email us at [email protected] for more information.

Last night, WPSO-Canada's Board Members came together for a productive meeting focused on organizational growth and strategic priorities.
The agenda included welcoming a new board member, reviewing progress on funding and grant opportunities, discussing preparations for an upcoming workshop, and sharing updates from board members. These conversations help strengthen our organization and guide our efforts to better support Afghan women, families, and newcomer communities.
Thank you to our Board Members for their leadership, dedication, and ongoing commitment to WPSO-Canada's mission. We look forward to turning these discussions into meaningful action.
WPSO-Canada: Advancing Women's Leadership, Peace and Security.

Congratulations to our founder, Wazhma Frogh, on receiving the Founder's Social Justice Award at the 2026 Empower & Elevate Gala hosted by Muslim Social Services of Waterloo Region! 🎉

This well-deserved recognition reflects Wazhma's unwavering commitment to social justice, peacebuilding, and community empowerment. Through her leadership, WPSO-Canada supports Afghan women, families, and newcomer communities by creating opportunities for connection, learning, leadership, and meaningful participation in community life.

Beyond her work with WPSO-Canada, Wazhma has been a dedicated advocate for the rights, dignity, and empowerment of Afghan women and girls on the global stage.

We are proud of Wazhma's leadership and grateful for the positive impact she continues to make in Waterloo Region and beyond.

Please join us in congratulating Wazhma on this well-deserved achievement! 👏💐

WPSO-Canada: Advancing Women's Leadership, Peace and Security.

WPSO-Canada was pleased to participate in the 5th Annual Snapshot of Hate Report Launch and London Family Memorial.

Our founder, Wazhma Frogh, shared WPSO's work supporting Afghan women, families, and newcomers, and spoke about the importance of standing together against hate and fostering a peaceful and inclusive Waterloo Region.

Through our work, WPSO-Canada remain committed to advancing women's leadership, peace, and security in our communities.

Thank you to the Centre for Mutual Wellbeing for bringing the community together for these important conversations.