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Kawther Ramadan

Welcome to my personal website, a digital showcase of my passion for storytelling, journalism, and social justice. As a dedicated advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, my work centers on amplifying marginalized voices, uncovering systemic barriers, and driving meaningful societal change. With a strong background in research, policy analysis, and community engagement, I am committed to fostering inclusive environments and developing initiatives that promote human rights and social equity. This online portfolio reflects my dedication to impactful storytelling, informed advocacy, and transformative EDI strategies.

‘Allies in Exile’ event spurs creation of press club for displaced women journalists – Scholars at Risk Conference

Prominent journalists from Afghanistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Egypt and elsewhere came together at Carleton University on May 22 to establish a network of support for female reporters in exile around the world — and they’re encouraging others to join the movement.

The “Allies in Exile” panel discussion and organizational liftoff was held at the Richcraft Hall home of Carleton’s School of Journalism and Communication. The event coincided with the Scholars at Risk conference being held the same day...
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CSW69 – Kawther Ramadan Blog - Peacemakers Network

Advocacy must go further than representation. Visibility is a start, but it’s not the finish line. Women and young women of faith, particularly from the Global South, hold essential knowledge and insights that should be shaping global frameworks. Yet far too often, our contributions are treated as optional, rather than central.
So what does meaningful inclusion really look like? It means shifting from symbolic gestures to structural change. That requires action across several key areas:
One crit...

Digital Storytelling Lab

The Digital Storytelling Lab (DSL), designed by a graduate student at the School of Social Innovation at Saint Paul University, is a research initiative created for graduate students exploring arts-based and community-centered storytelling methodologies as alternative approaches to knowledge production in academia. Rooted in decolonial and feminist epistemologies, the project challenges traditional text-based academic norms by integrating multimedia, participatory research, and creative expressi...

المشاركة السياسية للدياسبورا المصرية: تحولات عابرة للحدود وأدوات مبتكرة للتغيير – منظمة مجموعات التحفيز

كيف يمكن لمجموعات تعيش بعيدًا عن وطنها الأم بآلاف الأميال أن تؤثر في السياسات المحلية؟ وكيف يمكن لصوت بعيد أن يصبح محركًا للتغيير؟ وهل هناك أدوار يمكن أن تلعبها المجموعات الناشطة في المهجر للتأثير في الوطن المضيف؟ تشغل الأسئلة السابقة الباحثين/ات والمهتمين/ات بناشطية الدياسبورا ودورها في التحول الديمقراطي والتغيير الاجتماعي سواء في الوطن أو البلد المضيف. وهذه الأسئلة تفتح الأبواب على قصص وتجارب لأفراد ومجموعات لم يستسلموا لقيود المسافات ولا تحديات الواقع الجديد، وإنما استخدموا أدوات تقليدية وأخرى مبتكرة للاندماج والتأثير في سياقات محلية وعالمية.
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From Victimhood to Mobilization: Stories of Muslim Women Activists in London, Ontario Responding to The Afzaal Family Murders

This thesis examines the responses of seven Muslim women activists in London, Ontario, to the Afzaal family murders, utilizing a feminist-centered methodology with storytelling and qualitative interviews. It explores the emotional and social impacts of this terrorist attack on the Muslim community and underscores the resilience and agency of these women involved in non-profit, campus activities, the arts, and youth initiatives. Key methods include active listening and "story-listening," aligned...
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Valedictorian Kawther Ramadan- #SheridanConvo: Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Good Afternoon
Thank you, Dean Braggins,faculty members, family, friends, and the graduating class of 2022; today is a day to be grateful and inspired.
We have much to be thankful for. Here at Sheridan, we have received a great education that equipped us with knowledge, creativity, and critical thinking. We were lucky to be surrounded by student-focused professors who were able to inspire hope, kindle the imagination, and root the love of learning.
I moved to Canada with experiences in media and civil rights advocacy in Egypt and the Middle East, but as a recent immigrant and woman of colour, it was not enough for my work and worth to be seen here, in my new home. As a mid-career professional and mother, there are many challenges, such as age, race, language and cultural barriers I had to overcome. As Noam Chomsky once said, "If you want to achieve something, you build the basis for it." Sheridan and my journalism program were that base.
Fellow graduates, when I was young, I thought that journalists were superheroes who had a gift that made the world a better place and gave voice to people who were otherwise silenced.
Actually, you are the superheroes because you reached this milestone despite the challenges of Covid 19, adjusting to virtual learning and mental wellness struggles. I want you to know what a great gift it is to
be as prepared as we are. Here at Sheridan, we have had creative, inclusive, and unique learning experiences that will benefit us whether we start our professional career or intend to continue our education.
Thank you to the faculty members who've walked this academic journey with us.
Thank you for empowering us to greater academic heights than we would have imagined possible. Your understanding nature and continuous support were essential to our academic victory today.
I was inspired by many people here at Sheridan, but a special shoutout to my partner and classmate Ossama Soffar, whom no one knew I was married to until halfway through the second year. The joys of online learning!
A final thought going forward: graduation has already shown us how capable we all are of accomplishing our goals. Now, it is our turn to pay it forward, be an inspiration, and give hope to others.
Congratulations, Class of 2022!
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Stories of Home website nominated for COPA Award

A joint project between Sheridan’s English Language Studies (ESL), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL Plus) and Journalism diploma programs was recently selected as a finalist for the Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPA) in the Best Multicultural Story category under the Academic division for its website.

Stories of Home is designed to be a place for listening to and sharing stories, amplifying the voices of students, faculty and staff in the ESL and TESOL Plus programs

Representation and Participatory Teaching: the Medium is the Message

Imagine a classroom where every student feels seen, heard, and valued – a place where diversity is not just respected but celebrated. Representation and diversity in classrooms form the cornerstone of creating an inclusive and welcoming educational environment. Participatory teaching, along with the nurturing of relationships with students, forms the bedrock of an enlightened learning culture. This culture is steadfastly committed to dismantling the systemic barriers of racism, sexism, classism,

Recruitment poster

For an academic research project, I am actively seeking participants who meet the following criteria: Muslim women activists who are at least 18 years old and residents of London, ON.
Project Title: Sharing Stories: Examining the Responses of Muslim Women Activists in London, ON to the Afzaal Family Murders
The tragic #AfzaalFamily Murders have deeply impacted our community, and it is crucial to understand the experiences and reactions of Muslim women activists in London, Ontario during this challenging time.

Noon Stories

This research consisted of three main parts; conducting 100 surveys, 20 interviews and 4 focus group discussions. 118 women participated in the survey titled ‘The Impact of the Pandemic on Gender-based Violence against Arab-Speaking Women in the Halton Region’. The survey included questions regarding women’s experiences in Canada from assessing violence in the private and the public sphere, incidents of discrimination and othering, access to services, and the impact of the pandemic.

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Fearless Cities

The Fearless Cities project is an initiative for social justice, led by a team of passionate advocates for marginalized communities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The project leaders, Noheir, Kawther, and Eman, bring unique expertise in sustainable design, urban justice, and community engagement to the project. Together, they aim to create a more inclusive and just city, where everyone, especially visibly Muslim women and other women of color, can move around safely in public spaces.

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Stories of Home

I was 18 when I met my first and last love. The moment I saw him, I fell in love. When I looked into his eyes, he took me to another world.

He has stood with me throughout all the challenges I faced in my life. He supports me in every step I take, and my hope is that we continue our happy life together, with our three beautiful children.

I was born in El Salvador. My grandmother took care of me when I was a baby, as my mother needed to work. At that time, in the 1980s, there was a war in my co
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Sheridan student project selected as COPA finalist

A team of second-year students from Sheridan’s Journalism diploma program was recently selected as a finalist for the Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPA) in the Best Website category under the Academic division for its project, Layers of Loneliness — a website that explores the ways in which people experience loneliness, the stigmas surrounding it, and how individuals can combat and prevent it.



The Layers of Loneliness website was developed during the Winter 2022 term as part of the D
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Kawther Alkholy Ramadan has been selected as Valedictorian for Fall 2022

Kawther is a passionate advocate for journalism and women’s rights and currently enrolled in a master of arts program at Carleton University where she is a teaching assistant in Women and Gender Studies.

She is an active participant in community projects among immigrants and marginalized groups and leads a project to prevent gender-based violence among the Arab community in Halton. At Sheridan, she was an integral part of the class that produced an award-winning collaborative online learning pr

OPINION: Why I considered removing hijab after the Muslim family killing in the London attack – Sheridan Sun

Could my religious choices be putting my kids at risk?

Rapid thoughts prevented me from sleeping that night after reading the horrific hate-motivated car attack on a Muslim family in London, Ontario, who were out for a walk on the evening of June 6th, 2021.

I woke up on Monday morning, looking for any updates about the incident. Four members of the same family were killed and left the youngest, nine years old, in the hospital in serious condition. I felt a lump in my throat when I imagined the
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About Me

I am a proficient writer and journalist currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Philosophy Social Innovation at Saint Paul University with the University of Ottawa. I also hold a Master degree in Women and Gender Studies and a Teaching Assistantship at Carleton University. Additionally, I serve as the Executive Director at the Women for Justice Foundation.

My academic background includes studying journalism at Sheridan College, where I developed substantial experience in researching and producing captivating news articles in both English and Arabic. I proficiently distribute these articles through various digital platforms to engage readers. I possess extensive knowledge of social media platforms and analytics tools, coupled with exceptional writing, editing, teamwork, organizational, and communication skills.

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