Jasmine is a Digital Changemaker and Social Troubleshooter who is dedicated to leveraging her skills for genuine impact. She is a recognized member of Alberta's Top 30 Under 30 for her unwavering commitment to reducing inequality around the world. Her advocacy for peace and justice is reflected in her work towards resolving tech challenges and devising innovative solutions for social issues, actively pursuing positive change in her community and on a global scale.

Passionate about utilizing her expertise to amplify voices for change, Jasmine remains resolute in inspiring collaborative actions toward gender equality and empowerment. She is honoured to attend the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women and excited to be a part of shaping global standards on gender equality and the empowerment of women. Jasmine looks forward to actively participating in CSW68 and beyond to gain insights, forge meaningful connections, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue shaping the future of gender equality and empowerment globally.

Hello! My name is Solstice Toews. I am a Registered Nurse from the Yukon, currently living and working in the Okanagan. I am passionate about women’s health and advocacy. I am hoping to start a Master’s in Nursing in the fall of 2024, with my focus being on better understanding women’s pain and how it is assessed and treated in a health care context. Through my professional practice and in my personal life I hope to work with others towards closing the health equity gap in Canada and around the globe. I completed a bachelor of science in nursing at UBCO and have worked in a number of hospital and community settings, including a women’s clinic providing reproductive care. I am just beginning to branch out from healthcare work to a more global advocacy perspective. I hope to continue to learn and be inspired through ICN and the CSW68, and to bring this knowledge into my community and work. I know that this conference will be a great way to become more involved in the work being done to strive for equality and empowerment, which I am very passionate about and believe will positively affect communities, our planet, and quality of life for all.

I am Samantha Saksagiak. I come from Nain, Nunatsiavut. I am inuk. Inuit are an indigenous group in Canada. I am a youth leader pursuing law to become a lawyer and I am currently doing my degree at Memorial University. I am honored to be involved in the CSW68 conference because inuit voices need to be heard and listened to, youth voices need to be listened to. I have a unique perspective, coming from a small, isolated inuit community where the land and people are so beautiful, but we are struggling to survive. Indigenous people in Canada are being denied our basic human rights such as access to clean drinking water. My goal in life is to help people. One thing I wish to come from this conference is that people will be helped and voices will not only be heard, but that action will happen to help inuit and those all over the world.

Muhaddisa Sarwari is an 18-year-old Hazara activist and public speaker from Afghanistan. As a Loran scholar, she is studying Political Science at the University of British Columbia. Before arriving in Canada four years ago, Muhaddisa lived as a stateless refugee in Indonesia for five years, with no access to formal education. Having to overcome the obstacles stacked against her education, and the harsh living situation for refugees in Indonesia, Muhaddisa used her ongoing struggles as fuel for growth. Muhaddisa is passionate about advocating for the rights of refugees and Afghan women and girls’ education, and she strongly believes that one’s disadvantages do not define their future. Muhaddisa is excited to engage in powerful discussions and ideas at the CSW68 to grow the extent and reach of her advocacy work and be a voice for the girls of Afghanistan.

Rae Jardine is a dynamic community organizer, activist, facilitator, and consultant. She has worked in social justice, human rights, health, meaningful youth engagement, and gender equity spaces for over 7 years. Rae currently serves as the Founder and Executive Director of SRHR Hubs, a loud and proud youth-led organization for sexual and reproductive health and rights. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Human Rights from St. Thomas University and a Master of Arts in Global Development Studies from Queen’s University. She has continued her education, training as a Sex Educator, Full Spectrum Doula, and certifying in Perinatal Mental Health, and is currently working towards a Social Service Worker designation.

Emmanuelle holds a bachelor's degree in international development and sociology, as well as a master's degree in international development with a specialization in feminist and gender studies. As a feminist, Emmanuelle believes in the importance to connect theoretical knowledge with field experience and connection to the base, which is why she was an active volunteer in two different women’s rights organizations while living in Ottawa. She spent three years working with various divisions of the federal department Global Affairs Canada, as well as four years with international non-profit organizations, including the International Paralympic Committee. She is now working as Institutional Partnership, Gender and Inclusion Officer at Humanity & Inclusion Canada. Thanks to these experiences, Emmanuelle has gained solid skills in gender equality, project and proposal management, and advocacy. She is fluent in English, French and Spanish.

Kaitlyn Kitzan, a devoted business development professional with deep ties to agriculture, draws inspiration from her upbringing on a mixed farm near Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Kaitlyn completed her Bachelor of Science in Agri-Business and worked in the corporate agriculture world before founding Kitzan Strategic Solutions. Beyond her professional pursuits, she actively contributes to the community and holds leadership positions in organizations like the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association and Equal Voice. Kaitlyn's global advocacy for Canadian agriculture took her to international platforms and earned her a nomination for the Young Women of Distinction award in Saskatchewan. Whether championing agriculture or empowering youth, Kaitlyn continues to make a positive impact through dedication and leadership.

Divya Sharma est une jeune femme déterminée et motivée qui a la passion de redonner à notre communauté. À l'âge de 19 ans, elle a de l'expérience dans l'engagement communautaire, le secteur public et à but non lucratif, le gouvernement et la politique étudiante. En plus d’être le plus jeune membre du conseil d’administration de plusieurs organismes. Divya porte l'esprit du seva avec elle après avoir déménagé à Winnipeg à l'âge de 9 ans et est fière de continuer à faire du bénévolat.

Through her roles, whether as VP Community Engagement at the University of Manitoba Students' Union or Director of Communications at Community of Big Hearts, she has championed campaigns promoting women's empowerment by addressing issues like period poverty and strengthening institutions whether government related or in academia. Serving on various boards, including the Manitoba Provincial Women’s Advisory Council, Manitoba Council for International Cooperation, CBC Advisory Board, Inclusion Winnipeg and several others have deepened her commitment to gender equity.