Ismaili Ambassadors under the Ismaili constitution..

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Ismaili Ambassadors are appointed under the Ismaili constitution. This section is about Ismaili community ambassadors who are appointed who like all Ismaili community leaders are appointed to serve the community, under the Ismaili constitution.

The Ismaili constitution is for the governance and benefit of the community.
Every Ismaili Muslim is required by the Imam, H H The Aga Khan, to have it, read it with farmans, understand it, implement it, and share it.

Link to global Ismaili constitution.... http://www.ismaili.net/html/modules.php ... pic&t=8190

The constitution is to be given freely to every member of the community & Is to be read with Farmans (directions) of Imam, which are also to be given. The full constitution is not on the community websites, nor a full copy is given to members of the community.

I have repeatedly requested and, so far have not been given a full copy, or access to it. Nor reasons have been given by Leadership for blocking and effectively refusing. This is Despite Imam’s #AgaKhan ‘s unequivocal instructions to do so - links to directions

http://ismaili.net/timeline/2018/101-proofs-chatur.pdf

http://ismaili.net/source/chatur-best-practice.pdf

https://youtu.be/zckZkwfIeqY

On 18th February 2021, His Highness the Aga Khan endorsed guidelines and policies for the community’s constitutional entities and all those appointed to serve under the constitution- links

http://www.ismaili.net/html/modules.php ... 2339#72339

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Parts of the Ismaili constitution are on this website. If anyone has more please share them. You can post the related constitutional information or documents here, or email them to the editors to upload, at heritage@ismaili.net

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Ismaili Imamat’s Ambassadors who were and are also called the AKDN Resident country Representatives. They have Diplomatic status and are addressed as His or Her Excellency, or Ambassador

Afghanistan
Nurjehan Mawani, Order of Canada ( Previously Aly Mawji)

Bangladesh:
Munir M. Merali

Canada:
Dr. Mahmoud Eboo ( Also Chairman of LIF)

East African Community (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda):

Kenya:
Azim Lakhani - Previously Aziz Bhaloo

Kyrgyzstan:
Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Pakistan), Officier de l ‘Ordre National du Merite (France) - Previously Nurjehan Mawani)

Mali & West Africa (Burkina Faso; Côte d’Ivoire; Senegal)
Ferid Nandjee

Portugal, Mozambique and the Lusophone countries:
Nazim Ahmad, Comendador da Ordem do Mérito (Commander of the Order of Merit)

Syria
Mohamed Saifo

Tajikistan
Ali Akbar Pesnani (Replaced by Mr. Qozidavlat Qoimdodov in 2019)

Tanzania:
Amin Kurji, Légion d’Honneur (France’s Legion of Honour)

Uganda:
Amin Mawji, Order of the British Empire (OBE) -Previously Mahmood Ahmed

In addition

Canada

Prince Rahim Aga Khan is the (Non-Resident) Personal Representative of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan to Canada

Canada
Canada’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Gordon Campbell, is also Canada’s Ambassador to the Ismaili Imamat.

Bangladesh

Prince Amyn Mohammed Aga Khan is the (Non-Resident) Personal Representative of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan to Bangladesh.

Senior Officials of the Global Seat of Ismaili Imamat (Portugal)

Nazim Ahmad
Head of the Department of Portugal and other Lusophone Countries

Ambassador Arif Lalani,
Head of the Department of Diplomatic Affairs

Dr Shafik Sachedina
Head of Community Affairs

Jane Piacentini- Moore
Head of the Department for International Financial Affairs

Maitre Laurent Chambaz
Head of the Department for International Legal Affairs

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Tajikistan - Mr. Qozidavlat Qoimdodov Replaced Mr Akbar Pesbani
Mr. Qoimdodov is the first Tajik national to be appointed as AKDN representative for the country and as Ismaili ambassadors .

An updated full list of all the AKDN representatives/Ambassadors have been requested from the community leadership -DJI/LIF/Councils - No response received despite reminders and guidance of #AgaKhan to do so  http://ismaili.net/source/chatur-best-practice.pdf

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The Federative Republic of Brazil and the Ismaili Imamat - the office of the Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims  today signed a Protocol of Intentions to support development activities as part of their joint efforts to support the fight against poverty, during the official two-day visit of President of Brazil Lula da Silva to Mozambique.

The agreement of international scope, was signed by the Ambassador of Brazil, Mr. Antonio de Souza e Silva, on behalf of the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil; and the Ambassador and Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), Mr. Nazim Ahmad, on behalf of the Ismaili Imamat.

The ceremony took place in the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Mr. Celso Amorim.

The ceremony was attended by senior government officials, diplomats and representatives of the AKDN.

The agreement reaffirms the commitment to jointly contribute to the social and economic upliftment of developing countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, including the member countries of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries. Under the agreement, both parties agree to share knowledge and development experience in order to promote programmes, projects and technical cooperation for benefit of developing countries.

Both parties also commit to stimulate a joint action plan with a view to carrying out development initiatives in developing countries of mutual interest, namely in Central and South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.

During the signing ceremony of the agreement, the Ambassador of Brazil emphasised the importance of the act “as this Protocol of Intentions is applicable not only for Mozambique, but also for other developing countries where the Aga Khan development Network is active.”

“This is a considerable achievement and will significantly enhance our development capacity in Mozambique and other developing countries” said Nazim Ahmad. (AKDN - Maputo, Mozambique, 10 November 2010)

The Ismaili Imamat The Ismaili Imamat is a hereditary institution of Muslim leadership, linked to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) by direct lineal descent through Hazrat Ali, his cousin and son in law. The line of Ismaili Imams has continued uninterrupted by hereditary succession from Hazrat Ali through to the present, 49th Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan. The Aga Khan is the founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of nine non-denominational development agencies working in over 25 countries around the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East, to empower communities and individuals to improve their living conditions and opportunities. The Network’s agencies focus on social, cultural and economic development for all citizens, regardless of gender, origin or faith. The AKDN employs approximately 60,000 people, the majority of whom are based in developing countries, and has an annual budget for non-profit development activities of approximately US$ 450 million.

https://www.akdn.org/akdn/press-release ... activities

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Ismaili Ambassador for Afghanistan Her Excellency Nurjahan Mawani received, an award

Ismaili community Ambassador Nurjehan Mawani, under the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat was honored by the American University of Afghanistan with an Honorary Doctorate as a Transformational Leader

She advocates ethics, inclusion, humility working together -
“ a steadfast commitment to the ethic of inclusiveness and a sincere interest in capacity-building. It is a deep understanding that to truly ‘excel,’ at something as an individual will require optimal participation of the whole and the humility that allows everyone to perform at their best.”

She adds “human progress is inextricably linked to human cooperation,” and as the proverb says: when you move alone, you move fast; when you move together you move forward.”

She served the community and her mandate comes from the Ismaili constitution and Firmans - Guidances of Imam H H The Agakhan. Firmans & constitution are given by H H the Aga Khan for the collective and inclusive interest of the community. These are to be given to every Member of the community. *** Firmans inclusively, are defined as “ any pronouncement, direction, order or ruling made or given by Mawlana Hazar Imam “ - Aga Khan (Ismaili constitution)

Acceptance Speech by Her Excellency Ambassador Mrs. Nurjehan Mawani - representing the Ismaili community in Afghanistan - 11 May 2018

Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim

President, Dr. Kenneth M. Holland Provost, Dr. Belnap University Founder, Dr. Fayez Chair of the AUAF, Dr. Akram Fazel, Excellencies Distinguished Faculty, Guests and Colleagues Proud Parents
And above all, Dear Graduands
Assalam-o Alaikum, Good Morning and Chast Bakhair to you all
Introduction

I am deeply touched by your warm welcome and generous remarks. Today, I accept this honour with the utmost gratitude and humility, conscious of the great distinction and achievements of past recipients.

It is a privilege to be associated with a University that strongly supports academic excellence, meritocracy and diversity. I am so pleased to be standing here surrounded by young Afghan graduates who hail from every province in the country and so many young women as well! The graduates here today are from numerous disciplines including: Business, Information Technology and Computer Science, Law, Political Science and Public Administration, preparing you to meet the needs of Afghanistan.

One of the very moving student testimonials I read captures the optimism that this university generates in spite of the tragedy that shook this campus community. The student noted: “I came back to AUAF because I believe in change, I believe in bringing about positive changes for my country and people. AUAF is an institution that can help me to become a change maker and pursue my goals and dreams. The AUAF community overcame its challenges to re-open the university.”

Right here in front of us, we see the hope and bright future of Afghanistan. It is an Afghanistan that embraces equality, an Afghanistan that values human progress and an Afghanistan that cherishes a pluralistic outlook.
Afghanistan is in its ‘Transformation Decade,’ and with that comes a preoccupation with government’s role on reform, good governance and self-reliance. However, we must not overlook the important role of civil institutions in this transformation with the Government creating an ‘enabling’ environment for a thriving civil sector that is essential in renewing the promise of democracy.


Governments alone cannot make democracy work. Private initiative is also essential, including a vital role for those institutions which are collectively described as “civil society.” Citizens too must play their part.

Modern societies require greater focus on education to build democratic competence for leaders and the electorate and universities play a vital role in this.

In addition to shaping tomorrow’s leaders, universities also have the power to transform perceptions within a society. Often, it is perceptions that will shape one’s sense of reality, clouding judgement. In its short history, the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF’s) has demonstrated its commitment to enlighten. This university has created safe spaces for dialogue where one does not demonize another’s point of view. Its faculty and graduates are committed to achieving academic excellence, understanding, meritocracy and the delivery of the highest standard of education that this country needs. Therefore receiving this honour is very meaningful.

Within the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), the Aga Khan University and the University of Central Asia (UCA) embody the same ideals of institutional and individual excellence, a cosmopolitan ethic, and prepare their graduates as future leaders to serve the needs of their countries and regions.
In this region, UCA’s mission is to specifically address the economic and social challenges of mountain societies through the power of education and human ingenuity. This institution was established by international treaty between the Governments of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and His Highness the Aga Khan. Integral to this were partnerships to intellectually bridge the imposing mountain terrain, including in Afghanistan, such as that between UCA and Badakhshan University. Indeed, the power of partnerships is further exemplified upon the discovery that the UCA campus site in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan is partially situated on a rich archaeological site. With no archaeologist of their own, UCA brought on an American University of Central Asia (AUCA) Associate Professor and Archaeologist, Dr. Aida Abdykanova, to lead the successful excavation and preservation efforts. And we look forward to furthering collaborations between our institutions.


Leadership and Pluralism

An important goal of quality education is to prepare each generation to participate effectively in what has been called, ‘the great conversation of our times.’ This means on the one hand, being unafraid of controversy. But it also means being sensitive to the values and outlooks of others. Remember that the spark that bestows individuality also bonds individuals in a common humanity.

At the opening of the Global Centre for Pluralism in Canada, His Highness stated that, “Pluralism does not mean the elimination of differences, but the embrace of differences. Genuine pluralism understands that diversity does not weaken a society, it strengthens it. In an ever-shrinking, ever more diverse world, a genuine sense of pluralism is the indispensable foundation for human peace and progress.”

Acknowledging the increased importance given to respect for diversity, as individuals it will be our responsibility to foster this spirit of connection. You as the new leaders of Afghanistan, have a responsibility to engage with one another and to build a better future together.

This will require a steadfast commitment to the ethic of inclusiveness and a sincere interest in capacity-building. It is a deep understanding that to truly ‘excel,’ at something as an individual will require optimal participation of the whole and the humility that allows everyone to perform at their best.

This is often referred to as the ‘multiplier effect,’ or the ability of one flame to light another.
Afghan History and Cultural Heritage
In our increasingly globalized world, you will find that many of your strongest values – respect, partnership, justice, harmony – are rooted in Afghanistan’s rich history and your country’s cultural heritage. The Aga Khan Trust for Culture, (AKTC) the cultural agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, focuses on historic and cultural restoration, preservation and urban regeneration projects.
AKTC has demonstrated here, as it has in other parts of the world, that culture can be a catalyst for development. The safeguarding of historic landmarks such as Bagh-e Babur gardens in Kabul, serve as spaces for recreation, contemplation, education and inspiration and opportunities for cultural connection and dialogue. Our identities may define who we are, but our history help us to understand where we come from. Afghanistan at the crossroads of civilization on the silk route, provided enlightened interaction amongst peoples that transcended faith, ethnicity and languages, providing a gateway for illuminated ideas, art and culture.
This is why I was so pleased to learn about the American University’s new initiative – the Afghan Cultural Heritage Preservation Project. In alignment with AKTC’s work, the AUAF recognises and embraces how conservation and revitalization of cultural heritage can provide a springboard for social development. How such projects can have a positive impact well beyond conservation; promoting good governance, the growth of civil society, a rise in incomes and economic opportunities, greater respect for human rights and better stewardship of the environment.
In addition to historic sites, Afghanistan has an astonishing intangible culture. AUAF’s Cultural Heritage Preservation Project will greatly contribute to the much-needed transmission of the country’s inherited traditions including oral traditions, crafts, rituals and practices and living expressions. Intangible culture is much more than a ‘cultural good,’ it is an underlying factor of sustaining cultural diversity against the backdrop of globalization.
Personal Journey, Education, Globalization
Little did I know, growing up in Mombasa, Kenya how globalization would impact my life and that one day I would be standing here in front of you delivering the commencement address! At the time, Afghanistan was a distant country that existed only on the map in my geography, conjuring images of Alexander the Great, fallen empires and ancient ruins.
It was in colonial Africa at the time, that I witnessed firsthand the damage that a divisive society can cause. The political, social and economic environment was exclusionary and presented huge inequities. An institution that played a formative role in my life was my Aga Khan School from kindergarten to Grade 12. Although operating in a segregated context, the school embraced a ‘cosmopolitan ethic,’ where difference was seen as an opportunity and not a threat.
As I became increasingly politically aware in my teens of the differences of treatment based on racial, economic and social parameters, this deeply impacted me to pursue a career focused on restoring human dignity and empowering those less fortunate. I chose law and completed my legal training in the UK. Post-studies, it was through mobilizing that training and volunteer energies that I, together with colleagues, began a community-based legal advice centre, assisting refugees and immigrants to regularize their status and to reunite with their families.
My first encounter with people from Afghanistan came soon after my appointment as Chair of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada in 1992. It was a time of opportunity in my career to make a difference but also one of trepidation as my colleagues and I grappled with the notion that the fate of countless refugee claimants, many of whom were from Afghanistan, was in our hands. The situation called for innovative ways to fast-track these cases within the law. Sometimes we have to step outside of our comfort zone, be imaginative and take risks to find appropriate responses.
Another area where it was necessary to lead change pertained to the recognition of gender-related persecution within the Geneva Convention. The authority vested in me by the law as the Chair, enabled me to issue the first set of international guidelines on Women Refugee Claimants Fearing Gender-Related Persecution which took into account the unique ways in which women experience violence and conflict. This groundbreaking work in Canada relied on evidence-based study and analysis, supported by international legal frameworks to bridge gaps between law and policy, working across multiple levels and sectors simultaneously. However, not everyone was convinced. There was resistance based on fear and at the same time support based on an understanding of the need to protect the most vulnerable and at-risk claimants. What I learnt from this experience was how to mobilize this support to outweigh the resistance. This tested everything that I had learned from kindergarten. To confront the challenges that you will face, you will need to use your knowledge, your critical-thinking skills, draw on values of patience and persuasion and moral courage for you will need all of these attributes and more to guide you to stay the course.
Conclusion
To the Graduands:
A graduation is a time of celebration but it is also a time of reflection.
What is it that will set you apart as an individual in a highly competitive, globalized world?
Authenticity: Your actions have to be guided by your values. It is not only your academic achievements but your moral imperatives that will define you. 2) Knowledge: Seek new knowledge at every opportunity and use your critical-thinking along with your ethical sensibilities to embrace that knowledge and share it with others. 3) Equip Yourself: You may find yourself more often than not confronted by situations of resistance and adversary when attempting to stay the course. Equip yourself and work on building and sustaining a supportive community of individuals around you that will mentor, empower and enable you to perform as your best-self.
This is a world where the ideals we grew up with, aspirations for a kinder, gentler, fairer and more compassionate world are needed now more than ever. Retain those ideals and stand firm to them. No matter what you do from here on – your families, communities, colleagues and country will look to you for expertise, knowledge and compassion.

I would like to leave you with this sentiment: “human progress is inextricably linked to human cooperation,” (1) and as the proverb says: when you move alone, you move fast; when you move together you move forward.

Thank you very much for allowing me to participate in and sharing this very special day with all of you.

Tashakhur and Kudafiz.

Full speech
Ismaili Ambassadors and AKDN country representative

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***Firmans to share and give Firmans to every Ismaili Muslim freely http://ismaili.net/timeline/2018/101-proofs-chatur.pdf


(1) His Highness the Aga Khan, Lisbon, Portugal, 12 June 2014 available at: http://www.akdn.org/Content/1278

Appointed in 2013
New AKDN diplomatic representative start work in Afghanistan – Khaama Press (KP) | Afghan Online Newspaper

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The Office of the President, ARG Palace, in a statement said the meeting was organized in ARG Presidential Palace on Saturday morning.
The statement further added that two sides discussed the implementation of projects by Aga Khan Development Network in various countries in energy, communications, and agriculture.

According to ARG Palace, President Ghani and Ambassador Mawani also discussed facilitation for the implementation of similar projects in Afghanistan.
President Ghani said the relevant authorities will provide the required facilities for the Aga Khan Foundation and other private investors to invest in Afghanistan.

The Aga Khan Development Network has played a key role in the reconstruction of Afghanistan during the past several years.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed for the implementation of a project for social, economic, and environmental development in the areas located along Kabul River by acting Finance Minister Dr. Humayoun Qayoumi, acting Urban Develoment Minister Roshan Wolasmal, Charrge d’Affairs of the Embassy of Germany Christophe Pilix, and the head of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture Ajmal Maiwandi.

The project would be funded by the government of Germany with an aim to develop the social and economic infrastructures of Kabul, having an estimated value of 18.058 million Euros.

According to ARG Palace, the project include renovation and construction of Industrial Machinery Enterprise, social, economic, and environmental development in the areas along Kabul River, including Deh Afghanan, Andarabi, Joi Sher, the first and second districts of Chendawol, preservation of cultural heritages including local development councils, reconstruction of the general and green areas and establishment of a perspective for economic development through professional training in handicraft and other industries in Jangalak training center.

https://www.khaama.com/president-ghani- ... bul-05872/

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On 11 July 2018, the Global Seat of the Ismaili Imamat was ordained and established in Portugal with diplomatic status similar to the Vatican. This is called the “Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat”.

Read the agreements and more at

https://www.facebook.com/15348147601242 ... 959244033/

http://www.ismaili.net/html/modules.php ... 3730#63730

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Face Off with Amin Mawji Obe, Diplomat Representing Aga Khan Dev't Network

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... WXD63AYVYM

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Aga Khan Development Network representative Doctor Azim Lakhan paid a courtesy call on CAS @AbabuNamwamba in his office yesterday. The two discussed President Kenyatta's Big Four Agenda especially on food security and the expansion of Aga Khan Hospital.

https://twitter.com/ForeignOfficeKE/sta ... 1522806784

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NGOs Invest $884 Million in Projects

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“We need a robust coordination mechanism as a precondition to achieve objectives of both the national priority programs of the government. So here you have the alignment with the government and the national priority. Social accountability is a must on service delivery and the communities’ voice plays a very important role for better service delivery,” NurJahan Mawani, Ambassador and Special Representative of Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).

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https://www.tolonews.com/business/ngos- ... n-projects

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AKDN Diplomatic Representative Calls On Deputy Foreign Minister

KABUL— Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Mr. Idrees Zaman met with the Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) Ms. Nurjehan Mawani this morning.

Ambassador Mawani paid this courtesy call to brief Deputy Minister Zaman on AKDN’s areas of engagement and exchange views on new role’s the mission could play in Afghanistan.

At the outset, the Deputy Foreign Minister recalled with appreciation the projects carried out by the development network highlighting the restoration works on historical heritages.

The meeting also focused on Kabul Process 3rd meeting, presidential elections and the ongoing peace process and related regional activities.

On the status of progress in the peace process, the Deputy Minister, recalling the second meeting of the Kabul Process, briefed the AKDN representative on the Afghan government’s stance with regard to the negotiations in the context, as well as the next Kabul Process meeting.

Ambassador Mawani described the Afghan government’s recent activities in the security area including strategy shift as “a note of hope”. She also welcomed the Kabul Process meeting agenda expressing the mission’s support.

The two sides also exchanged views on the role of culture in securing sustainable peace.

Ambassador Mawani reiterated the AKDN’s commitment to the stability of Afghanistan through contribution to the improvement of life.

https://www.mfa.gov.af/news/akdn-diplom ... j8bdG80NDY

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AKDN Representative recognised for contribution to development of Naryn

AKIPRESS.COM - In recognition of the contribution of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) to the social and economic development of Naryn, and his leadership of this effort, Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, Diplomatic Representative of AKDN was conferred Honorary Citizenship of Naryn Oblast as well as Naryn Town on 30 April in Bishkek.

Mr. Amanbay Kayipov, the Governor of Naryn Oblast and Mr. Emilbek Alymkulov, Mayor of Naryn Town along with Mr. Jyrgalbek Botokanov, Chairman of Naryn Town Council presented the honours to Dr. Kassim-Lakha during the Tenir-Too (Naryn) Investment Forum, in the presence of some 400 guests including Members of Parliament, Government officials, social activists, business leaders and artists from Naryn Oblast.

“We are delighted to formally acknowledge the personal attention and contribution of Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha to the development of our Oblast. This honour reflects his vigorous efforts in leading the AKDN towards improving the quality of life of the people and encouraging other development partners from across the country and beyond to support Naryn,” noted Mr. Amanbay Kayipov.

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https://akipress.com/news:619197:AKDN_R ... _of_Naryn/

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Minister Zaman Receives Credentials of New AKDN Envoy for Afghanistan

Saturday, November 02, 2019

Kabul (BNA) Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Idrees Zaman, had a courtesy meeting with the newly assigned diplomatic Representative of Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) to Kabul Sheherazada Hijri on Thursday, a MoFA statement said yesterday.

Hijri presented her credentials to the Acting Foreign Minister and stated, “I am pleased to be working as the representative of this Institution in Afghanistan.” Also, she briefed minister Zaman on the future plans of AKDN, the statement added.

Minister Zaman, correspondingly, appreciated the efforts and cooperation of this Institution in Afghanistan, according to the statement.

President Ghani appointed Idrees Zaman as acting minister of foreign affairs after former minister Salahuddin Rabbani resigned from his position.

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“Acting Foreign Minister met with newly appointed Diplomatic Representative of Aga Khan Development Network Ms. Sheherazada Hijri KABUL – Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Mr. Idrees Zaman, had an introductory meeting with the newly assigned Diplomatic Representative of Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) to Kabul, Afghanistan past President of the Council for Ontario Ms. Sheherazada Hijri. Ms. Hijri presented her credential to the Acting Foreign Minister and stated, “I am pleased to be working as the representative of this Institution in Afghanistan.” Also, she briefed Mr. Zaman on the future plans of AKDN. Mr. Zaman, correspondingly, appreciated the efforts and cooperation of this Institution in Afghanistan.

Courtesy: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

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The Ismaili Ambassadors (AKDN country representatives) are governed under the constitutional Department of Diplomatic Affairs (DDA)which is in turn under the Department of Jamati (Community), Institutions (DJI). DDA has been based at Aiglemont in France and is moving permanently to Lisbon.

The delegation of the Ismaili Imamat (constitutional entity) , in ottawa Canada is the de facto embassy for Canada. The Ismaili ambassador for Canada is M Eboo, who has multiple positions under DJI and DDA.

Members of the executive committee and Boards of DJI and DDA include Shafik Sachedina, Arif Lalani, Mohammed Eboo, Amyn Kasim Lakha, M Keshavjee, Amyn Kassim Lakha, E Rupani. A list of the members of these Ismaili constitutional Boards are not listed, or provided to members of the community on request. Nor the full constitution and constitutional documents of these bodies of the community. This is contrary to the Ismaili constitution, directions and Farmans of His Highness the Aga Khan, also on ethics, best practice, accountability, transparency and governance.

If anyone has a full list of all the members and executive of DDA and DJI, can you upload them on this forum, or send them to editors at heritage@ismaili.net

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Re: Ismaili Ambassadors under DJI - They are there to serve the Community Jamat first and foremost ? Do they serve them? - Do they do what Hazar Imam has said in Farmans & in the Ismaili constitution? Which they block from the Jamat

The main function of all Ambassadors of all countries is to foremost help facilitate and create opportunities for the people they represent.

The Ismaili constitutional Department of the community entities (DJI & DDA) have appointed “Ismaili ambassadors” in many countries to serve and represent Ismailis under the Ismaili constitution and agreements with the countries. These include Canada, Portugal, Afghanistan, Tajikistan , Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania many others.

Are these Ismaili Ambassadors representing and creating opportunities and helping to facilitate the interest & needs of Ismailis first ?

Like Aga Khan, Hazar Imam has asked them to do first ?
Listen to H H The Aga Khan. Link

https://1drv.ms/i/s!AnsqfmWHeYTZgxIN6rM2diFE0aY7

They are excluding Ismailis and even blocking their constitution and their Farmans from them

That is the reality today and Ismaili community need to wake up and ask for accountability as their Imam , Aga Khan has asked and also asked them all to be his Dais

Link to the meaning of Dai

Be My Da'i - Hazar Imam
http://www.ismaili.net/html/modules.php ... hlight=dai

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Management & Programme Liaison Officer- Aga Khan Development Network
Located in Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

Job Details
Job Type: Full time
Background:
The Management & Programme Liaison Officer (MPLO) role was created to support the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) Diplomatic Representative (‘Representative”) and under whose direction the MPLO will work to advance the objectives of the AKDN.

The MPLO’s role in Uganda will include managing the AKDN office in Kampala, coordinating certain activities of the various countrywide AKDN Agencies, preparing related analysis and reports, as well as liaising with external and internal stakeholders.

Position Profile and more...

https://iisalumni.org/job/Management%20 ... er/12228#/

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AKDN’s 100-year service in Kenya further reflected in these harsh Covid-19 times

Summary:

The story of the AKDN’s involvement in Kenya is one that is reflective of several principles: A long-term commitment to the country; a vision that looks past the horizon of single crises; a belief that multiple inputs from different sectors are essential to ensuring a better quality of life for Kenyans; and a willingness to adapt, be flexible and resilient in response to changing conditions.

Article written by:

Dr Azim Lakhani the Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network in Kenya.

https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/op ... es-1667948

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Nurjehan Mawani C.M. served as the AKDN Diplomatic Representative to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan from 2013-2019 and to the Kyrgyz Republic from 2005-2013. The appointment of a new Ambassador is not in the Ismaili AKDN press release or in the community news so far.

As Ambassador, N Mawani guided AKDN’s engagement through periods of political instability,Nurjehan insecurity and economic transitions while coordinating the expansion of the Network’s development activities to strengthen critical human and institutional capacity. In these endeavours Mrs. Mawani and the agencies of the AKDN worked in close collaboration with government, international partners and civil society to improve the quality of life, remaining steadfast to AKDN’s underlying philosophy guided by His Highness that “human progress depends on human cooperation.”

“ Now is not the time to retreat into our comfort zones nor is it the time to be complacent. It will require both individual and collective vigilance on our part to counter this through the act of active citizenship, reinforcing the ideals of acceptance and sense of belonging for all. We must choose every day to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve access to justice and uphold human dignity. https://t.co/9buAh6kKQ5

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Link to Ismaili constitution http://www.ismaili.net/html/modules.php ... 8400#68400

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Ms. Sheherazade Hirji appointed as the New Ismaili community Ambassador to Afghanistan. She is ex President of the Ismaili community Council for Ontario Canada. She replaces Nurjehan Mawani.

Deputy and Acting Foreign Minister Meets AKDN Ambassador to Kabul
Sunday, 09/02/2020. KABUL – Deputy and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Haroon Chakhansuri met with the Ambassador of Agha Khan Development Network, Ms. Sheherazade Hirji to discuss about the development projects of AKDN in Afghanistan, today afternoon.
While congratulating Minister Chakhansuri for assuming the new position, Ambassador Hirji briefly talked about the AKDN projects in Afghanistan. She further informed the Minister about the AKDN’s emerging program “Accelerated Prosperity”, which will mainly focus on youth employment opportunity.
Minister Chakhansuri appreciated AKDN engagement in Afghanistan and elaborated about the economic potentials of Afghanistan and the perspective of transforming Afghanistan from a land-locked to a land-connected country.

November 2019 - On behalf of @AkdnAfg and its agencies we are pleased to welcome Mrs. Sheherazade Hirji as the new AKDN Diplomatic Representative for #Afghanistan
Congratulations on your appointment Ambassador Hirji and welcome to #Afghanistan! @akdn

Ambassador Hirji paid a courtesy call on former President Karzai, to discuss the #progress on the #afgpeaceprocess. President @KarzaiH extended his appreciation of the friendship #aid, #development, #cooperation efforts of His Highness the Aga Khan and #AKDN in #Afghanistan

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Her Profile

A lawyer by training, Sheherazade has worked in the philanthropic sector for 25 years, supporting foundations, individuals, corporations and other funders shape their giving, and the impact and effectiveness of their philanthropic aspirations. She was a Member of the National Committee of Aga Khan Foundation Canada and a board member and CEO at the Canadian Women's Foundation.

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Dk.Mwinyi ameuhakikishia uongozi wa Aga Khan kuwa itaratibu sheria nzuri za kuwavutia wawekezaji.

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Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi Mheshimiwa Dk. Hussein Ali Mwinyi ameuhakikishia uongozi wa Taasisi ya Aga Khan kuwa Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar Awamu ya Nane inaweka taratibu na sheria nzuri za kuwavutia wawekezaji.Rais Dk Hussein Mwinyi ameyasema hayo leo Ikuku Jijini Zanzibar wakati alipofanya mazungumzo na Ujumbe wa Taasisi ya Aga Khan nchini Tanzania ukiongozwa na Amir Kurj, Mwakilisghi Mkaazi wa Taasisia ya Aga Khan akiwa amefuatana na Rais waJumuiya ya Ismailia pamoja na Mehiboob Chapsi Mjumbe wa Taasisi hiyo.

Katika maelezo yake, Rais Dk. Hussein alisema kuwa Serikali anayoiongoza itahakikisha inawawekeza mazingira mazuri wawekezaji wa ndanai na nje ya nchi ambao wanalengo la kuekeza Zanzibar katika sekta mbali mbali ikiwemo utalii, viwanda na nyenginezo.Alisisitiza kuwa kipaumbe cha Serikali ya Zanzibar Awamu ya Saba hivi sasa imelenga kuendesha na kukuza uchumi wa buluu kwa kuzitumia kikamilifu rasimali zinazohusiana na bahari, ikiwemo shughuli zinazohusu sekta ya utalii, utafutaji na uchimbaji wa mafuta na gesi, uvuvi na bahari kuu, ufugaji na usindikaji wa samaki, ukulima wa mwani na nyenginezo.

Hivyo, aliongeza kwamba jitihada hizo zinahitaji mikakati madhubuti ya kuhakikisha malengo yaliofikiwa na Serikali yanafikiwa na ndio maana Serikali imeamua kwa makusudi kuhakikisha inaweka mazingira bora kwa wawekezaji.Rais Dk. Hussein alitumia fursa hiyo kuikaribisha Taasisi hiyo ambayo inahistoria ndefu katika kushirikiana na Zanzibar katika kuimarisha na kuendeleza sekta mbali mbali za maendeleo ikiwemo sekta ya utalii pamoja na huduma za kijamii kama vile elimu na afya.

Sambamba na hayo, Rais Dk. Hussein Mwinyi aliipongeza Taasisi hiyo kwa kuekeza hapa nchini katika sekta ya utalii pamoja na kusaidia katika kuimarisha huduma za kijamii ikiwemo elimu, afya ambapo hatua hizo zimeleta tija kwa wananchi wa Zanzibar.Aidha, Rais Dk. Hussein alisema kuwa Taasisi ya Aga Khan ina uzoefu mkubwa wa mashirkinao hapa Zanzibar hivyo Serikali itaendeleza uhusiano na ushirikiano huo wa muda mrefu kwa azma ya kuiletea maendeleo Zanzibar.

Sambamba na hayo, Rais Dk. Hussein aliueleza ujumbe huo kwamba Serikali imeamua kwa makusudi kuwajengea uwezo na kuwasaidia wananchi wa ngazi ya chini hivyo, ni vyema miradi itakayobuniwa na Taasisi hiyo ikawalenga wananchi hao hapa Zanzibar.Wakati huo huo, Rais Dk. Hussein Mwinyi alitoa shukurani na pongezi kwa kiongozi Mkuu wa Aga Khan duniani Mtukufu Karim Aga Khan ambaye pia ni kiongozi wa kiroho wa Madhehebu ya Kiislamu ya Shia Ismailia kwa kumtakia salamu za pongezi kwa ushindi mkubwa alioupata katika uchaguzi Mkuu uliopita hapa nchini.

Rais Dk. Hussein alimpongeza Mtukufu Karim Aga Khan na kumuhakikishia kwamba Serikali ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania ikiwemo Zanzibar itaendeleza mashirikiano mazuri na ya muda mrefu yaliopo kati yake na Taasisi hiyo kwani inathamini na kutambua mchangio mkubwa uliotoa Taasisi hiyo katika sekta mbali mbali.

Mapema Mwakilishi Mkaazi wa Taasisi ya Aga Khan Amin Kurji alimpongeza rais Dk. Hussein Mwinyi kwa ushindi mkubwa alioupata katika Uchaguzi Mkuu uliopita na kumuahidi kwamba Taasisi hiyo itaendelea kuiunga mkono Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar pamoja na wananchi wake.Kiongozi huyo alimueleza Rais Dk. Hussein Mwinyi kwamba Taasisi ya Aga Khan imekuwa na mashirikiano na Zanzibar kwa muda mrefu na imekuwa ikiiunga mkono Serikali ya Mapinduzi ya Zanzibar katika miradi mbalim mbali.

Aliongeza kuwa tokea kusainiwa makubaliano ya ushirikiano kati ya Serikali ya Mapinduizi ya Zanzibar na Taasisi hiyo mnamo mwaka 1988 ambapo historia inaonesha kwamba babu yake Mtukufu Aga Khan alianzisha skuli ya mwanzo katika Afrika Mashariki ya wanawake hapa Zanzibar mnamo mwaka 1905.

Kiongozi huyo pia, alimueleza Rais Dk. Hussein miradi mbali mbali iliyoanzishwa na Taasisi hiyo hapa nchini ikiwa ni pamoja na uimarishaji wa Mji Mkongwe wa Zanzibar kwa kusaidia Mapngo Mkuu wake mnamo mwaka 1994 na baadae kuingia katika “Urithi wa Dunia” kupitia UNESCO.
Pamoja na hayo, kiongozi huyo alieleza azma ya Taasisi hiyo kuendeleza kutoa huduma za kijamii kama ilivyokuwa ikifanya hapo siku za nyuma ikiwa ni pamoja na kuimarisha sekta ya elimu ya dini na ile ya dunia sambamba na kutoa nafasi za masomo kwa elimu ya juu kwa kujiunga na Chuo Kikuu cha Aga Khan (AKU) cha Dar-es Salaam, ambapo Taasisi hiyo imekuwa ikisaidia.

Pia, kiongozi huyo alieleza hatua mbali mbali mbali zilizochukuliwa na Taasisi hiyo katika kuimarisha Taasisi iliyokuwa ya Kiserikali (NGOs) mnamo mwaka 1999 huku akieleza jinsi Taasisi hiyo ilivyoshiriki katika kuimarisha utalii kwa kujenga hoteli ya Serena iliyopo ndani ya Mji Mkongwe wa Zanzibar, kuifanyia ukarabati mkubwa bistani ya Forodhani, kulifanyia ukarabati mkubwa jengo la “Old Dispensary” pamoja na majengo mengine ya Mji Mkongwe.

Kiongozi huyo pia, alimkabidhi Rais Dk. Hussein Mwinyi salam za pongezi kutoka kwa kiongozi Mkuu wa Aga Khan duniani Mtukufu Karim Aga Khan zilizopomgeza Rais kwa ushindi mkubwa alioupata kufuatia uchaguzi Mkuu wa mwaka huu 2020

Google translation:

Dr. Mwinyi has assured the Aga Khan leadership that it will adhere to good rules to attract investors.

President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council Hon. Hussein Ali Mwinyi has assured the leadership of the Aga Khan Institute that the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar Phase Eight is putting in place effective procedures and laws to attract investors. led by Amir Kurj, Resident Representative of the Aga Khan Institute accompanied by the President of the Ismailia Community and Mehiboob Chapsi Member of the Institute.

In his remarks, President Dr. Hussein said that the government he is leading will ensure that it creates a conducive environment for local and foreign investors who aim to invest in Zanzibar in various sectors including tourism, manufacturing and others. blue by making full use of marine-related resources, including activities related to the tourism industry, oil and gas exploration and extraction, fisheries and high seas, fish farming and processing, seaweed farming and more.

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President Dr. Hussein congratulated His Excellency Karim Aga Khan and assured him that the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, including Zanzibar, will continue the good and long-term partnership between him and the Institute as it appreciates and recognizes the significant contribution made by the Institute in various sectors.

Earlier the Resident Representative of the Aga Khan Institute Amin Kurji congratulated the president Dr. Hussein Mwinyi for the great victory he won in the last General Election and promised him that the Institute will continue to support the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and its people. Hussein Mwinyi that the Aga Khan Institute has been in partnership with Zanzibar for a long time and has been supporting the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar in various projects.

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Former Ambassador of Tajikistan to Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia with residence in Minsk (Belarus), Mr. Qozidavlat Qoimdodov, has been appointed the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) Resident Representative in Tajikistan, replacing Mr. Akbar Ali Pesnani, according to Pamir Daily News - April 2019

Mr. Qozidavlat Qoimdodov as Ismaili politician , was Deputy Head of the Supreme Assembly of Tajikistan in 1995. He was instrumental in the contact with Hazar Imam and bringing the Institutions and the support to Tajikistan. I met him at the time innTajikistan & UK.

On 19 March 2021 , AKDN Resident Representative to #Tajikistan, Qozidavlat Qoimdodov, had a meeting with the new @IFC_org Country Officer, Farrukh Sultonov, to discuss #AKDN projects launched in , such as Pamir Energy.


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His Highness the AgaKhan’s constitutional Envoy, Ambassador HE Akbar Pesnani, & President of Ismaili Council for #Afghanistan, Amir Baig, will maintain ongoing co-ordination with authorities, local communities, donor agencies, & others.

The Ambassador until recently was Ms. Sheherazade Hirji


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Ismaili Imamat’s Ambassadors who were and are also called the AKDN Resident country Representatives. They have Diplomatic status and are addressed as His or Her Excellency, or Ambassador

Afghanistan
Nurjehan Mawani, Order of Canada ( Previously Aly Mawji)

Bangladesh:
Munir M. Merali

Canada:
Dr. Mahmoud Eboo ( Also Chairman of LIF)

East African Community (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda):

Kenya:
Azim Lakhani - Previously Aziz Bhaloo

Kyrgyzstan:
Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Pakistan), Officier de l ‘Ordre National du Merite (France) - Previously Nurjehan Mawani)

Mali & West Africa (Burkina Faso; Côte d’Ivoire; Senegal)
Ferid Nandjee

Portugal, Mozambique and the Lusophone countries:
Nazim Ahmad, Comendador da Ordem do Mérito (Commander of the Order of Merit)

Syria
Mohamed Saifo

Tajikistan
Ali Akbar Pesnani (Replaced by Mr. Qozidavlat Qoimdodov in 2019)

Tanzania:
Amin Kurji, Légion d’Honneur (France’s Legion of Honour)

Uganda:
Amin Mawji, Order of the British Empire (OBE) -Previously Mahmood Ahmed

In addition

Canada

Prince Rahim Aga Khan is the (Non-Resident) Personal Representative of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan to Canada

Canada
Canada’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Gordon Campbell, is also Canada’s Ambassador to the Ismaili Imamat.

Bangladesh

Prince Amyn Mohammed Aga Khan is the (Non-Resident) Personal Representative of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan to Bangladesh.

Senior Officials of the Global Seat of Ismaili Imamat (Portugal)

Nazim Ahmad
Head of the Department of Portugal and other Lusophone Countries

Ambassador Arif Lalani,
Head of the Department of Diplomatic Affairs

Dr Shafik Sachedina
Head of Community Affairs

Jane Piacentini- Moore
Head of the Department for International Financial Affairs

Maitre Laurent Chambaz
Head of the Department for International Legal Affairs

27 March 2021

Tajikistan - Mr. Qozidavlat Qoimdodov Replaced Mr Akbar Pesbani
Mr. Qoimdodov is the first Tajik national to be appointed as AKDN representative for the country and as Ismaili ambassadors .

An updated full list of all the AKDN representatives/Ambassadors have been requested from the community leadership -DJI/LIF/Councils - No response received despite reminders and guidance of #AgaKhan to do so  http://ismaili.net/source/chatur-best-practice.pdf

Amin Mawji has been appointed Ambassador and AKDN Head also for Tanzania. He was Uganda then Uganda and Kenya and now also Tanzania

“ Amin Mawji, the newly appointed Resident Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), visited Mwananchi Communications Ltd (MCL) headquarters on July 8 as part of his familiarisation tour of AKDN institutions.

He met with MCL Managing Director Rosalynn Mndolwa-Mworia and toured key facilities, including the printing press, courier division, newsroom, and innovation hub, Habari Hub

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H E Amin Mawji is Head of AKDN and Ismaili community ambassador now for East Africa , previously for Uganda and Kenya

We were honoured to host Ambassador Noel E. Kaganda, Director of Multilateral Cooperation for the Tanzanian Government, at the Aga Khan University (AKU) in Nairobi. He was accompanied by Ambassador Amin Mawji, Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in East Africa.

Ambassador Kaganda was taken through a campus tour, exploring our cutting-edge Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME), the dynamic studios of the Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC), and the extensive AKU Library.

The AKU delegation, including Professor Peter Gatiti, University Librarian; Mr Arif Neky, Regional Director, University Advancement; and Ms Noureen Karimi, and Ms Katu Mutungi from the Clinical Research Unit (CRU), provided a comprehensive overview of our work.

The CRU team, on behalf of Founding Director Professor Mansoor Saleh, delivered a compelling presentation on their ongoing initiatives. They highlighted the expanding clinical trials portfolio, showcasing active studies in areas like breast cancer and demonstrating how local research is significantly improving patient outcomes. The CRU also detailed their Clinical Investigator Training Programme, dedicated to building research capacity among early-career investigators in the region.

Ambassador Kaganda praised AKU's advanced and ambitious programmes, emphasizing the importance of sustained dialogue with government representatives and encouraging continued exchange of knowledge and collaborative learning. We look forward to continued engagement and partnership.

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H E Amin Mawji is Head of AKDN and Ismaili community ambassador now for East Africa , previously for Uganda and Kenya

We were honoured to host Ambassador Noel E. Kaganda, Director of Multilateral Cooperation for the Tanzanian Government, at the Aga Khan University (AKU) in Nairobi. He was accompanied by Ambassador Amin Mawji, Diplomatic Representative of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in East Africa.

Ambassador Kaganda was taken through a campus tour, exploring our cutting-edge Centre for Innovation in Medical Education (CIME), the dynamic studios of the Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC), and the extensive AKU Library.

The AKU delegation, including Professor Peter Gatiti, University Librarian; Mr Arif Neky, Regional Director, University Advancement; and Ms Noureen Karimi, and Ms Katu Mutungi from the Clinical Research Unit (CRU), provided a comprehensive overview of our work.

The CRU team, on behalf of Founding Director Professor Mansoor Saleh, delivered a compelling presentation on their ongoing initiatives. They highlighted the expanding clinical trials portfolio, showcasing active studies in areas like breast cancer and demonstrating how local research is significantly improving patient outcomes. The CRU also detailed their Clinical Investigator Training Programme, dedicated to building research capacity among early-career investigators in the region.

Ambassador Kaganda praised AKU's advanced and ambitious programmes, emphasizing the importance of sustained dialogue with government representatives and encouraging continued exchange of knowledge and collaborative learning. We look forward to continued engagement and partnership.

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Mr. Amin Mawji, OBE

He Diplomatic Representative ( Head) of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), East Africa

And

Member of Board of Trustees, Aga Khan University

Mr. Amin Mawji, OBE is a long-serving leader within the institutions of the Ismaili community, and Heads Aga Khan Development Network in East Africa.

Chronology of Service:

• Pre-2009: Senior Partner at Ernst & Young (UK), specializing in risk management, governance, and public policy. He also served in UK government advisory roles including on the UK Trade & Industry and UK Export Finance Boards.

• 2009–2015: President of the Ismaili Council for the United Kingdom, overseeing community institutional leadership, development initiatives, and diplomatic representation during this period.

• 2016: Appointed AKDN Diplomatic Representative to Uganda, coordinating across AKDN’s educational, health, and civil society initiatives.

• 2021 (April): Appointed to the Board of Trustees of Aga Khan University (AKU), which governs the global university headquartered in Pakistan with campuses in East Africa and London.

• 2024: Appointed as Resident Representative of AKDN in Kenya, expanding his East African diplomatic leadership.

• 2025 (June): Presented credentials as AKDN Diplomatic Representative to Tanzania, adding to his responsibilities across the East African region.

Throughout his service, Mr. Mawji has worked closely with the Ismaili community entities including AKDN , national governments, and local communities to advance development, education, healthcare, and civil society programs.

He is the author of publications such as Programmed for Control and Poverty to Prosperity, and has been widely recognized for his leadership. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2012 for his public and voluntary service and is listed among the UK’s Top 100 BAME Business Leaders and in the Muslim Power 100.

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In a move that has shocked many within the global Ismaili Muslim community, Mr. Nazim Ahmad — one of the highest-ranking institutional leaders and the official Representative of the Ismaili Imamat and AKDN to Portugal and Mozambique — has refused further communication from murids (community members), including respectful and lawful feedback regarding key matters such as access to the Ismaili Constitution, ethical leadership, and pluralistic dialogue at major events like Global Encounters.

This follows months of silence despite repeated and principled requests, including a proposal for open leadership–murid sessions to be recorded and made accessible to the global Jamat — in alignment with Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Farmans on inclusion and knowledge-sharing.

Instead of acknowledging these requests, Mr. Ahmad responded with a curt request to “please remove my email from this group.” No explanation. No courtesy. No accountability.

This cover note introduces a formal letter of inquiry and concern, sent to Mr. Ahmad by a community member, M. Chatur. The letter raises serious questions of:
• Legal breach of his duties under civil and Imamat law,
• Ethical failure to serve with humility and transparency as pledged under Bay‘ah (sacred oath of allegiance),
• And institutional impunity — evidenced by an incident in Mozambique during Mawlana Hazar Imam’s visit, where three murids were allegedly denied entry to a hotel event, despite confirmed bookings.

The letter also includes a detailed profile of Mr. Ahmad’s roles and responsibilities. A full Portuguese translation has been included for official record and transparency.

In an era where Mawlana Hazar Imam has repeatedly emphasized accountability, pluralism, and access to knowledge, this incident reflects a dangerous culture of arrogance, opacity, and centralised control that runs counter to the very values the Ismaili Imamat stands for.

This is not a personal matter. It is an institutional crisis.

The full letter

Subject: Confirmation, of Breach of Duties by Top Leader and AKDN Representative -See Profile below

Dear Mr. Nazim Ahmad, Ya Ali Madad

I wrote & continue to write to you, in your official capacity as the Representative of the Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) for Portugal and Mozambique, as well as a senior board member of entities legally operating under the Imamat and AKDN umbrella — including the Ismaili Imamat , the Legal entity, all under our constitution and Farmans - which you are still withholding from the Jamat

I am in receipt of a communication today sent from your official email address below

Before addressing the substance of the many issues raised, I request urgent confirmation of the following:

1. Confirmation of Authorship
• Did you personally author and approve the email communication received from your address?
• If not, kindly confirm who did so on your behalf and under whose authority.

If it was authored by you, I am compelled to raise initially the following matters of grave concern regarding your conduct, responsibilities, and obligations under both civil and Imamat law:

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2. Failure to Provide the Ismaili Constitution

You have failed to respond for many months to repeated, lawful, and respectful requests to share the Ismaili Constitution — a document that belongs to the murids by right. This includes:
• Requests made since 4 February 2024,
• Recent renewed requests following Mawlana Hazar Imam’s Farmans of 11–13 July 2025,
• The direct guidance and instructions of Mawlana Hazar Imam that the Constitution and related Farmans be released and shared openly with the Jamat.

Your continued failure to release this document is:
• In breach of your legal obligations under institutional governance,
• A violation of your moral and spiritual duty as a murid,
• And a direct contradiction of your pledge of obedience reaffirmed during your Oath - Bay‘ah on 11 February 2025.

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3. Breach of Oath and Allegiance (Bay‘ah)

You publicly gave Bay‘ah on 11 February 2025, affirming your allegiance to Mawlana Hazar Imam and committing to:
• Serve the Jamat with humility, integrity, and transparency,
• Obey the Imam’s guidance unconditionally,
• Uphold the ethical and constitutional values of the Imamat. I am happy to share your full commitment if you wish

The following actions (or inactions) amount to a serious breach of that sacred covenan abd respect for Imam & Jamat
• Ignoring repeated communications from murids with legitimate and respectful requests for information,
• Failing to respond with even basic courtesy, transparency, or explanation,
• And most shockingly, sending a public email requesting to be removed from further communications, despite your role as a servant of the Imam and of the community you have committed to serve with kindness integrity & pluralism

This is a clear abdication of your commitment and Farmans which add to your legal & ethical duties — and confirms the culture of impunity, detachment, and exclusion that many in the Jamat have been experiencing for years. eg withholding our constitution & Farmans

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4. Incident in Maputo, Mozambique - 3 Murids your brother and sisters treated shamelessly

As the senior official representing the Imamat and AKDN during Mawlana Hazar Imam’s recent visit to Mozambique, your conduct in the following matter requires urgent clarification:
• It is on record that three Ismaili murids, who had booked and paid for reservations at the Serena Hotel, there were:
• Denied entry,
• Had their reservations cancelled, and
• Were left standing outside the premises and no refund no reasons or justification no apology

These individuals were privileged, paying members with advance confirmation — yet were excluded at your instruction.
If this is incorrect, please clarify who made those decisions. President of Portugal and Hazar Imam were there - see earlier emails

If it is accurate, this act is a violation of ethical, legal, and spiritual norms — and a fundamental affront to the dignity of murids and reason for resignations

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5. Your Duties Under the Law and Imamat Ethics

As a representative of the Ismaili Imamat and AKDN, you are bound by:
• The legal obligations of transparency and accountability under the jurisdiction in which these institutions operate,
• The ethical guidelines and codes adopted by AKDN and its agencies,
• The sacred oath and commitment of service, humility, and obedience you gave during your oath - Bay‘ah.

Accordingly, I request you to:

1. Confirm whether you personally sent the recent email.
2. Acknowledge and apologise for the incident in Maputo and your failure to respond to lawful and reasonable requests from murids.
3. Immediately release or facilitate the release of the Ismaili Constitution and Farmans in compliance with Imam’s Farmans and under your legal and moral duties & obligations

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6. Closing Note & Profile

These are not personal matters, but rather go to the very heart of institutional integrity and your public role as a servant of the Imamat to ensure pluralism inclusive leadership & best practices & obey Farmans

You are accountable to the Imam, & to the Jamat, and under the law. - see earlier Farmans - link http://ismaili.net/timeline/2025/bayah.pdf

I attach your official profile below for the benefit of recipients. Please confirm if any part is incorrect.

Yours sincerely,
M Chatur

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Attachment: Profile of Mr. Nazim Ahmad
• Full Name: Nazim Ahmad
• Official Roles:
• Representative of the Ismaili Imamat to Portugal and Mozambique
• Head of AKDN’s Department for Portugal and Lusophone countries
• Board Member of AKDN, Ismaili Imamat, and Ismaili Emarat (Emaar) entities
• Previous Roles:
• President, Ismaili National Council for Portugal (1990–1997)
• President, National Committee of Aga Khan Foundation Portugal (1997–2006)
• Key Engagements:
• Negotiated agreements between the Imamat and the Portuguese Republic
• Oversaw AKDN operations in Mozambique since the 1990s
• Represented AKDN and the Imamat during Hazar Imam’s visit to Maputo (June–July 2025)
• Controversy:
• Allegedly ordered the cancellation and exclusion of three murids from accessing Serena Hotel during the Imam’s visit in 2025, despite valid bookings.

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Letter In Portuguese Translation

Assunto: Confirmação, Responsabilidade e Violação de Deveres como Representante do Imamat e da AKDN

Prezado Sr. Nazim Ahmad,

Escrevo-lhe na sua qualidade oficial de Representante do Imamat Ismaili e da Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) para Portugal e Moçambique, bem como membro sénior do conselho de entidades legais sob a égide do Imamat e da AKDN — incluindo o Imamat Ismaili e as entidades Ismaili Emarat (Emaar).

Recebi recentemente uma comunicação enviada a partir do seu endereço de email oficial: [nome]@ismaili.imamat. Antes de abordar o conteúdo das questões levantadas, solicito a sua confirmação urgente quanto ao seguinte:

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1. Confirmação de Autoria
• Foi o senhor quem redigiu e aprovou pessoalmente a comunicação enviada a partir do seu endereço de email?
• Se não, agradeço que identifique quem o fez em seu nome e sob que autoridade.

Caso tenha sido de sua autoria, sou forçado a expor as seguintes questões de gravíssima preocupação relativamente à sua conduta, responsabilidades e obrigações legais e espirituais:

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2. Falha na Divulgação da Constituição Ismaili

O senhor falhou em responder, ao longo de vários meses, a repetidos e legítimos pedidos respeitosos para disponibilizar a Constituição Ismaili — um documento que pertence por direito aos murids. Isto inclui:
• Pedidos iniciados desde 4 de fevereiro de 2024,
• Renovação recente desses pedidos após os Farmans do Mawlana Hazar Imam de 11–13 de julho de 2025,
• As orientações e instruções diretas do Imam para que a Constituição e os Farmans sejam divulgados abertamente ao Jamat.

Esta recusa contínua em divulgar a Constituição constitui:
• Uma violação das suas obrigações legais no âmbito da governação institucional,
• Uma quebra dos seus deveres morais e espirituais como murid,
• E uma contradição direta da sua promessa de obediência, reafirmada durante o Bay‘ah de 11 de fevereiro de 2025.

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3. Violação da Promessa de Lealdade (Bay‘ah)

O senhor renovou publicamente a sua Bay‘ah a Mawlana Hazar Imam em 11 de fevereiro de 2025, comprometendo-se a:
• Servir o Jamat com humildade, integridade e transparência,
• Obedecer incondicionalmente às orientações do Imam,
• Cumprir os valores éticos e constitucionais do Imamat.

As seguintes ações (ou omissões) representam uma grave violação desse compromisso sagrado:
• Ignorar comunicações repetidas de murids com pedidos legítimos de informação,
• Falhar em responder com cortesia básica, clareza ou abertura,
• E, de forma especialmente alarmante, enviar um email público a pedir para ser removido de futuras comunicações, apesar do seu papel como servidor do Imam e da comunidade.

Isto representa uma abdicação clara dos seus deveres fiduciários e éticos, e confirma a cultura de impunidade, afastamento e exclusão que muitos murids têm experienciado ao longo dos anos.

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4. Incidente em Maputo, Moçambique

Durante a visita recente do Mawlana Hazar Imam a Moçambique, o senhor representava oficialmente o Imamat e a AKDN. Exige-se esclarecimento urgente sobre o seguinte:
• Está documentado que três murids ismailis, com reservas pagas e confirmadas no Hotel Sinaa, foram:
• Impedidos de entrar,
• Tiveram as suas reservas canceladas, e
• Foram deixados fora do local durante horas, sem reembolso ou justificação.

Estas pessoas eram membros pagantes com reservas legítimas — e entende-se que a sua exclusão foi ordenada sob a sua instrução direta.
Se tal não for correto, agradecemos o esclarecimento. Caso contrário, esta conduta é uma violação ética, legal e espiritual — e um atentado aos princípios de justiça e dignidade da nossa fé.

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5. Deveres Legais, Éticos e Espirituais

Na sua qualidade de representante do Imamat Ismaili e da AKDN, o senhor está vinculado por:
• Obrigações legais de transparência e prestação de contas nas jurisdições onde estas instituições operam,
• Normas éticas consagradas nos códigos de conduta da AKDN,
• Compromissos espirituais assumidos publicamente no Bay‘ah perante o Imam e a comunidade.

Assim sendo, solicita-se:
1. Que confirme se foi de facto o autor da recente comunicação recebida.
2. Que reconheça e apresente um pedido de desculpa pelo incidente em Maputo e pela sua omissão em responder a murids com legitimidade.
3. Que liberte de imediato a Constituição Ismaili, cumprindo os Farmans e os deveres legais, éticos e espirituais que assumiu.

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6. Considerações Finais e Perfil

Estas questões não são de natureza pessoal. Dizem respeito à integridade institucional e à sua função pública como servidor do Imamat.

O senhor é responsável perante o Imam, o Jamat e a Lei.

Segue abaixo o seu perfil oficial para informação e confirmação.

Com os melhores cumprimentos,
[Seu Nome Completo]
[Data]

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Anexo: Perfil do Sr. Nazim Ahmad
• Nome completo: Nazim Ahmad
• Cargos Oficiais:
• Representante do Imamat Ismaili em Portugal e Moçambique
• Diretor do Departamento da AKDN para Portugal e os países lusófonos
• Membro do Conselho da AKDN, do Imamat Ismaili e das entidades Ismaili Emarat (Emaar)
• Cargos Anteriores:
• Presidente do Conselho Nacional Ismaili de Portugal (1990–1997)
• Presidente do Comité Nacional da Fundação Aga Khan Portugal (1997–2006)
• Funções e Representação:
• Negociou acordos entre o Imamat e o Governo Português
• Supervisionou as operações da AKDN em Moçambique desde os anos 1990
• Representou o Imamat e a AKDN na visita do Imam a Maputo (junho–julho de 2025)
• Incidente Reportado:
• Alegadamente responsável pela exclusão de três murids do Hotel Sinaa, apesar de reservas legítimas e pagas durante a visita do Imam em 2025.

Kind regards
M Chatur

On 22 Jul 2025, at 06:36, Nazim Ahmad <nazim.ahmad@ismaili.imamat> wrote:


Van kindly request please remove my email from this group ? Kindly nazim

No dia 22/07/2025, às 09:36, M MC <mahebub.chatur@me.com> escreveu:


External Email: Use caution with links and attachments.

Dear All, including Noorani Family

Following uplifting images of Prince Aly Muhammad with #GEFestival2025 participants in Dubai ,

I like to offer a heartfelt reflection to seize this opportunity.

[mahebubchatur]

Further Letter and requests to Nazim Ahmad

Dear Tasmin, Karima Nazim and ALL including Noorani family

Thank you for sharing Karima and Tazmin, a further testimony—and now also the video clip—which offers crucial evidence the wider Jamat needs to see and reflect upon.

Nazim,

Before sharing the rest of the message, I want to be clear about what we all expected from you — not just as a matter of courtesy, but as a matter of Farmans & Bayah.

According to the values of inclusive leadership, pluralism, best practice, and the Farmans of our Imam, you had a duty to acknowledge, be kind humble respond, and act with integrity.

Yet you have done none of that — and you have not replied or even shown basic courtesy. This reflects not only disregard, but also a troubling unwillingness to uphold the ethics of leadership that Hazar Imam has clearly set out that you said you committed to also on 11 Feb 2025

Nazim,
Do you agree that you should — at the very least — have:

1. Said Ya Ali Madad, thanked us for the feedback and suggestions, and let us know who you are forwarding them to, including your colleagues now present in Dubai.
2. Sent us a copy of the Constitution and Farmans securely, or clearly explained why you are withholding them — and how that aligns with the Imam’s guidance.
3. Confirmed that you are forwarding our emails and concerns to the Executive Board of the Ismaili Imamat, as requested, and provided their names.
4. Confirmed that you are forwarding the letters to the Noorani Family, as requested — instead of filtering and blocking access to them.
5. Apologised, and confirmed that you instructed Serena Polana to refund the money owed to Tazmin and her family, so they wouldn’t be forced to go to court — as they now are.
6. Confirmed you had or will pass the letters regarding Dholka, Coventry and the Kenyan court case to Hazar Imam and Noorani Family

Is this not what our Imam teaches us all in his Farmans — to practice inclusive leadership, based on service and best practice, not control? - see a Farman below

Having requested all of this from you and received no response.

I now continue with our further message below.


Tazmin and Karim’s - Your Experience Is Not Isolated

What you’ve experienced is deeply painful, but sadly not isolated.

The actions of Nazim Ahmad and others in positions of institutional power have repeatedly shown contempt for the dignity, rights, and voices of murids they claim to have committed themselves to serve.

Imam’s Guidance Has Been Ignored

Mawlana Hazar Imam has, through hundreds of Farmans, emphasized that our leaders must be accountable; that they must share the Constitution and the Farmans with the Jamat; that they must empower—not control.

Yet for years, they have deliberately withheld the Farmans and denied access to the Constitution, even pursuing court action to restrict the Jamat’s rightful access—despite the Imam’s clear guidance on October 15, 2010, to end the court case (as referenced in the book I shared earlier).

Business Entanglements and Conflicts of Interest

This failure is not accidental. The current leadership is heavily entangled in business and commercial interests.

Many of them—and those closely associated with them through family, business partnerships, and networks—directly and indirectly benefit from their institutional positions and the opportunities that come with them.

Their motivation is not rooted in service, but in self-interest: preserving privilege, status, and financial gain. These are clear conflicts of interest, and they are not incidental—they are systemic and embedded in the very structure.

This is not leadership based on merit, humility, inclusion, or Imam’s ethics. It is a leadership model designed to protect power, position, resources, and profit.

Blind Loyalty vs Historical Reality

Until now, much of the Jamat has remained silent—some out of fear, others due to the mistaken belief that anyone in a position of leadership must have been appointed by the Imam for life, and therefore cannot go wrong.

But history teaches us otherwise. Even our Imams, over the centuries, have been betrayed, harmed, and even murdered by those closest to them—people once trusted.

That history demands vigilance, not blind faith in individuals.

Age of Citizen Media and Awakening is here

Today, however, the world is changing. Controlled institutional media can no longer suppress the truth when over a million Ismailis are active on social media and increasingly engaged in citizen-led platforms.

As Princess Zahra, as you rightly noted, recently affirmed: we must speak up, we must ask questions, and we must challenge what is not right. This is how the Jamat begins to heal—from honest testimony, from accountability, and from a return to the ethical, pluralistic, and inclusive values in the Farmans that our Imam has always championed.

Tazmin & Karim’s - Your Courage is Part of Farmans and a Greater Good for Jamat

Your courage in speaking out now, and in sharing this evidence, matters deeply.

You are not alone—and I believe many more are beginning to awaken, including the silent majority whose voices are now, finally, being heard.

Also Nazim

You are in the image with Imam in July 2024. We have requested clarification regarding that occasion, and the health of Shah Karim Shah since that date to 4 Feb 2025. Can you Shafik Malik & Sultan now provide the information requested - see emails

“ Kindness, treating people with dignity, helping those in need, supporting and caring for each - these are all acts of faith. Our values of honesty, integrity, ethical conduct must be embedded in the way we live our lives every momet of every day. Prayers and rituals are also an important way to express our faith, of course. I would like my Jamat to understand our Tariqah practices and to participate in them regularly.” Farman 12 July 2025

“ I would like you to know that I instructed that the official text of this Farman to be released as soon as possible to the Jamat around the world” Farman 12 July 2025 • Paris France

With respect and solidarity,

M Chatur