Rouba Anka and Lisa D’Annunzio Leading Asylum Access
Since March, Rouba Anka and Lisa D’Annunzio have been acting as Interim Co-CEOs at Asylum Access, showing dedication and commitment to advancing refugee rights through their leadership role. Rouba’s personal experience with forced displacement and Lisa’s passion for challenging power injustices have driven them to this position.
Personal Background
- Rouba, originally from Lebanon, seeks asylum in Canada
- Lisa’s journey influenced by studies in human rights law
Joining Asylum Access
Rouba’s experience and Lisa’s commitment to values made them ideal for leading Asylum Access together.
Shared Vision as Co-CEOs
- Ensure organizational stability
- Transformation through strategic planning
Main Goals and Challenges Faced
Stabilizing the organization and catalyzing its transformation are the primary goals for Rouba and Lisa, who aim to challenge the status quo and address power imbalances within the organization and sector.
Supporting Refugee Communities
- Combating bias and xenophobia
- Empowering refugees to lead solutions
Message to Supporters
Advocating for dignity and rights for all forcibly displaced individuals, Asylum Access works to create a world where refugees can rebuild their lives.
Hopes for the Future
Rouba and Lisa envision a world where refugees have a voice in decisions that affect them, access to their human rights, and opportunities to thrive.
Source: asylumaccess.org