Amal Idris
Amal Idris is a dedicated advocate for women's rights and community development, with a lifelong passion for empowering women and enhancing lives. Born and educated in Sudan, she later pursued professional courses in the United Arab Emirates.
Early in her journey, Amal co-founded a community group in her hometown focused on educating women about their rights, challenging gender-based cultural norms, and advocating against female circumcision. Her efforts have had a lasting impact, and she continues to support organizations that promote women's rights.
Beyond Sudan, Amal has worked with diverse communities to drive positive change, addressing harmful traditional practices and advocating for a more equitable society. Since immigrating to Canada, she has remained deeply engaged in community service as a way to integrate and give back.
She is a longstanding member of organizations such as the Sudanese Women Unity (since 1972) and the Sudanese Canadian Association (since 2017). Her volunteer work includes roles with the Agincourt Community Services Association's Food Bank (2018–2020), the African Organization Fighting AIDS Among Youth (2018–2020), and SAFSS' Domestic Violence Support Group (2018–present).
Through her advocacy and volunteerism, Amal continues to be a voice for marginalized communities, striving to create a more just and inclusive society.
What are the most meaningful aspects of this person's work and life?
Even though she has been a victim of FMG she stands tall, proud and is so eloquent.
How has this individual overcome the challenges they face?
Amal has shown immense courage, resilience and an unyielding spirit through the years I have known her. The physical pain can be debilitating and the psychological scars run deep. Amal has had to summon extraordinary inner strength, resilience and the ability to seek and accept support. For Amal as an FMG survivor, every day becomes a testament to her bravery. She has educated others and has turned her pain into a catalyst for change. She broke the silence and confronted the stigma head-on, inspiring others , igniting a collective movement towards abolition and healing.
How has this individual empowered you and/or our communities?
Amal has been an inspiration to us all as individuals and as a community of GBV. You will never see her wallowing in self pity, rather she stands tall when she has to educate others when she talks about her experience giving strength to others, that no matter how badly life treats you, there is life beyond the pain, the stigma, and that you make your life what you want it to be and not allow your experience to paralyze you.