I have plentiful experience volunteering in soup kitchens and food banks, providing meals and support to those in need. As a basketball coach, I mentor youth, fostering teamwork, discipline, and confidence both on and off the court. My passion for community service drives me to give back through various initiatives, always seeking ways to uplift those around me. I thrive on connecting with people, and I genuinely enjoy learning about different cultures and perspectives. These experiences have shaped me into a compassionate, open-minded individual who believes in the power of service, community, and human connection.

Hani Rukh-E-Qamar is the Founder and Executive Director of the Canadian Advisory of Women Immigrants (CAWI), a community initiative dedicated to empowering immigrant women. Hani completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with double minors in Health Geography and International Development Studies at McGill University. This year, Hani is pursuing a Master of Science in Epidemiology and a Graduate Certificate in Translational Biomedical Science Research at McGill University.

Hani is passionate about sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), which led her to be a Co-Chair of the Youth Working Group at the Canadian Partnership for Women’s and Children’s Health (CanWaCH), a previous Youth Advisor for UNICEF Evaluation, and a Strategy, Investment and Policy Committee member at the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). Hani has numerous years of experience in qualitative and quantitative health research, on topics such as access to healthcare, youth mental health, digital health, sexual and reproductive health, health education, and point of care technologies. As a first generation immigrant, Hani hopes to contribute to the ECOSOC Forum by advocating for the most vulnerable populations in Canada and globally.