When Women Follow their Inner Voice and Fulfill their Aspirations

As a young Syrian woman, I was very excited to travel to Canada to study. After graduating from computer programming, I was thrilled to get a job offer to work at an IT company.  My family generally supported my education and employment, yet I remember how difficult it was for them to accept that I worked night shifts. For them, women from ‘decent families’ shouldn’t expose themselves to the ‘hard conditions’ and ‘dangers’ of working at night. However, I appreciated the opportunity to gain experience and achieve financial independence. Fast forward 20 years, I have a master’s degree in international affairs, I am managing international programs, and travelling the world. 

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