Alia Hogben

Alia Hogben is the Executive Director of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women. Hogben has been involved with the Canadian Council of Muslim Women since its founding, initially serving as a board member.^[1]

Education and early career

Alia Hogben has a professional background in social work and has worked in direct services as well as with the Ontario government supervising various social service agencies in South East Ontario.^[2] Alia has also worked in services for children and women who have been abused, and services for adults with developmental disabilities.^[2]

Awards and honors

In 2012, Hogben became the second Canadian Muslim woman to be awarded the Order of Canada for her work in the area of women's rights.^[1] In 2014, Maclean's Magazine ranked Hogben 24th of the 50 "Most Powerful List" of people in Canada.^[3]

References

1 2 "Staff: Executive Director". Canadian Council of Muslim Women. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
1 2 "Alia Hogben". Innoversity. 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2017.
↑ Habib, Naiyer (2015). History of the Muslims of Regina, Saskatchewan, and Their Organizations: Islamic Association ,Canadian Council of Muslim Women, Muslim for Peace and Justice "A Cultural Integration". Trafford Publishing. ISBN 9781490752020.

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[:0-1] 1 2 "Staff: Executive Director". Canadian Council of Muslim Women. Retrieved 9 February 2017.

[:1-2] 1 2 "Alia Hogben". Innoversity. 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2017.

[3] Habib, Naiyer (2015). History of the Muslims of Regina, Saskatchewan, and Their Organizations: Islamic Association ,Canadian Council of Muslim Women, Muslim for Peace and Justice "A Cultural Integration". Trafford Publishing. ISBN 9781490752020.