June 29, 2023
Kabul - Ahmad Quraishi, the Executive Director of AFJC, has been elected to serve on the IFEX Governing Council during the organization's Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on June 29, 2023.
Quraishi will be one of 12 council members who will serve a three-year term from 2023 to 2026.
The IFEX Council serves as the legal authority for IFEX in Canada. Members of the council act in the best interest of IFEX on behalf of the IFEX membership and are responsible for the effective governance of the organization and compliance with the organization’s by-laws and Canadian law.
The IFEX Council oversees policy and deals with all strategic and substantial matters facing IFEX.
IFEX is a global network headquartered in Toronto, Canada, that advocates for and defends freedom of expression. With over 100 member organizations operating at local, national, regional, or international levels, AFJC has been a member of IFEX since 2013.