Najia Hassani, 25

Najia Hassani was a 3rd-year finance student at the American University of Afghanistan and a first-year medical science student at Khatam University, when she was forced to flee Afghanistan.

Currently a finance student at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), and emboldened by her ability to live freely as a woman in Canada, Najia is passionate about the rights of both women and children. Her focus is on helping women achieve financial independence and promoting female entrepreneurship.

Outside of her academic pursuits, Najia enjoys playing soccer, spending time with friends and family, and indulging her interest in space technology, travel and international culture.