Noor Azizah, a Rohingya refugee, has overcome immense challenges to become an outstanding human rights advocate and educator. At the age of eight, she and her family resettled in Sydney, having fled the genocide of Rohingya people in Myanmar’s Rakhine state.
Despite these hardships, Noor has emerged as a strong voice for Rohingya women who have experienced unimaginable atrocities, such as systematic rape, torture and the loss of loved ones. Their plight remains a constant motivation for her work.
Noor co-founded the Rohingya Maìyafuìnor Collaborative Network, a women-led Rohingya-led refugee-led organisation that focuses on addressing Rohingya human rights issues and sexual and gender-based violence through education and solidarity. Noor’s leadership within this organisation is a testament to her commitment to bringing about positive change for the Rohingya community, especially for the most vulnerable members of this population.
Noor’s life journey is a shining example of resilience, courage and unwavering determination.