Noor Azizah, a Rohingya refugee. Fleeing genocide in Myanmar, she resettled in Sydney with her family at age 8 in 2003. Their journey involved navigating jungles, evading danger, and enduring hunger.
Motivated by the plight of Rohingya women facing atrocities like systematic rape and torture, Noor became a dedicated advocate. She co-founded the Rohingya Maìyafuìnor Collaborative Network, focusing on human rights, gender-based violence, and education. Noor earned a Bachelor of Education in Primary and TESOL from the University of Sydney, followed by a Master of Peace and Conflict Studies. Her dedication earned her accolades including NSW Young Women of the Year and the Global Citizen Youth Leader awards.
Noor has collaborated with prominent figures such as UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett and activist Craig Andrew Foster. She has spoken at the United Nations on Rohingya women's rights and serves as a refugee expert in global forums on gender-based violence, education, and statelessness.
Noor serves on Australia’s Refugee Advisory Panel and contributes to various initiatives, including the Gender Audit Team, U.S. Consulate General's Sydney Youth Advisory Council, UN 30 for 20 Network, and NSW Westminster Bridge Young Leaders Network. Noor's journey exemplifies resilience, compassion, and dedication to a better world.
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