Notre chère amie Ghanimat Azhdari ainsi que 175 autres personnes se trouvaient sur le vol PS752 d’Ukraine International Airlines, l’avion de ligne qui a été abattu par le Corps des gardiens de la révolution islamique le 8 janvier 2020 à Téhéran.
Il n’y a eu aucun survivant. Nous vivons une incompréhension totale et nos cœurs sont brisés par la perte soudaine d’une jeune vie si belle – une véritable force de la nature et l’une des fleurs les plus précieuses du Consortium APAC. Aucun mot ne peut exprimer réellement la douleur de cette perte, mais permettez-nous de partager le message qui suit, préparé par un petit groupe du Secrétariat, du Conseil et du Cenesta.
Ghanimat était une fière représentante de la tribu Qashqai et une jeune leader puissante et passionnée. Elle était une amie très chère pour nous tous et elle nous manquera profondément.
Ayant grandi pendant de nombreuses années au sein de Cenesta (un Membre fondateur du Consortium APAC en Iran), elle était une partenaire clé et une étudiante de notre bien-aimé Taghi Farvar, qui a été Président du Consortium entre 2010 et son décès en juillet 2018. Spécialiste en Système d’Information Géographique (SIG) participatif, Ghanimat a travaillé sans relâche avec de nombreux groupes nomades d’Iran, voyageant à travers le pays et soutenant la fédération nationale des tribus nomades iraniennes (UNINOMAD) pour documenter leurs territoires de vie à travers leurs propres visions du monde et perspectives. Elle était également un membre très respecté du Conseil du Consortium APAC, d’abord en tant que représentante régionale pour l’Asie de l’ouest et centrale et le Caucase, puis en tant que coprésidente du thème sur la documentation des APAC – territoires de vie.
En septembre 2019, elle commençait à préparer son doctorat à l’Université de Guelph au Canada, prévoyant de se concentrer sur les APAC. Elle a continué à soutenir activement les APAC – territoires de vie de toutes les façons possibles et a œuvré à cet engagement décisif dans sa vie jusqu’à ses derniers jours et semaines, notamment en représentant le Consortium APAC durant une série de réunions de la Convention des Nations Unies sur la Diversité Biologique à Montréal entre mi-novembre et début décembre. .
Cette perte plonge sa famille, le Cenesta, le Consortium APAC, et ses nombreux amis à travers le monde dans une tristesse insupportable, mais aussi une profonde gratitude d’avoir partagé avec elle tant de moments joyeux, de causes et de rêves puissants, même en peu de temps sur cette Terre. Elle a toujours été souriante, où qu’elle aille, et partageait généreusement son expérience, ses connaissances et sa puissante énergie. Activiste déterminée et défenseure du mouvement mondial des Peuples Autochtones, ce n’est pas seulement une perte pour notre famille du Consortium APAC, c’est aussi une grande perte pour de nombreuses communautés, organisations et mouvements du monde entier.
Ghanimat était chérie et aimée de nous toutes et tous. Sa passion et sa force de vie inimitable resteront en nous et s’épanouiront dans notre travail collectif continu.
Pour plus d’informations, veuillez lire ce magnifique portrait paru dans The Narwhal (uniquement en anglais) et visiter le site web de l’Association des familles des victimes du vol PS752 (uniquement en anglais et en farsi).
Nous avons mis en place cette page dédiée pour commémorer la vie incroyable de Ghanimatjoon et offrir un espace à tous ceux qui l’ont connue pour partager des souvenirs, des messages et des photos. Veuillez vous joindre à nous!
Nous t’aimons, Ghanimat joon !!
100 réflexions sur “Un Hommage à Ghanimat Azhdari”
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Querida Ghanimat, es muy difícil superar tu partida. Tenía muchas ganas de verte otra vez, tu sonrisa y tu energía contagiosa. Tu lucha no quedará abandonada, la continuaremos por ti. Te extrañaremos siempre.
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Querida Ghanimat, fue un shock enorme el saber de tu partida intempestiva. Te extrañaremos siempre!!!
Un sentido pésame a toda tu familia y a todo el Consorcio TICCA que extrañaremos tu linda y siempre amorosa presencia….
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I met Ghanimat in Egypt November 2019 and last saw her in Montreal this past November. We found in each other kindred spirits, exchanging perspectives and feelings about the successes and challenges of attending international negotiations and the struggles and pleasures of PhD studies. She was so special – warm, funny, incredibly sharp and so dedicated to her work and the communities that she was part of. This is a huge loss to the movements that she was part of, as well as to her friends and family whose presence she always brightened. I hold you all in my thoughts as I celebrate her life and mourn her passing.
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May Ghanimat’s spirit keep on shining brightly amongst the stars forever, and keep on inspiring us to follow her example in making this World a better place for all.
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The Biodiversity and environmental conservation family has lost a great pillar to conservation but will live through Ghanimat’s contribution and steer forth that which she believed in. May she rest in peace
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A real inspiration and shining light, who clearly touched many lives. Our thoughts and condolences from everyone at RFUK.
Joe Eisen
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So sad! I met Ghanimat in Jakarta, during the GLF 2018. We had discussions on many things, religion, pastoralism, Iran… Rest In Peace!
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Last I saw her was at the COP in Egypt, where she delivered the message of indigenous peoples in plenary. She was so nervous and excited about it and read her speech to me several times beforehand to make sure she got every line right. And she was brilliant, like the star that she was.
Ghanimat was so full of life, her enthusiasm contagious. In one tragic instant, a promising, fantastic person is lost to us. It is devastating, but collectively, we celebrate her life, and pray for her soul.
May you always shine your light on us, Ghanimat. We will miss you terribly.
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Dear friends,
We express our sincere condolence to the family of Ghanimat for this tragic loss.
I was honored to know Ghanimat.
We wanted to plan something for women together. She was a wonderful person…
May her soul rest in peace!Kuluipa Akmatova, Kyrgyzstan.
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Ghanimath inspired so many of us. We met in Australia at the World Parks Congress and I was struck by the passion, boldness and care with which she shared her views. Her people and family can be very proud of her. She had the rare ability to connect with people, and to also understand and advocate for their big dreams. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
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Ghanimat..when I knew you, you had gone. I love you forever. You are alwayse in my heart. RIP
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We have only few passionate environmentalists from Iran who are working with nomads and indigenous communities of the country. Ghanimat was indeed one of those. As a young researcher, I know how difficult it is for a woman in Iran to do activities which require field works in the nature. However, she was a Qashqai. She was born in this way carrying a deep love for humanity. There is no word to show our feelings, we just write to calm ourselves. To show our respect to her.
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Ghanimat was a very enthusiastic, intelligent and smart girl. She was an icon of pastoralist women of Iran and had always passionately represented the cause of pastoralists from Iran.
This is the great loss for the cause and for pastoralism. We lost one of our comrades from amongst us.
From MARAG, we pray for her.
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This is a very sad and disturbing news. Though, I had a very brief interaction with Ghanimat in a meeting at Jakarta, where we together facilitated a session. But, she had a spark that leaves an impression on whoever meets her. Her commitment and passion can be easily noticed in a crowd.
It is unbelievable to loose her in such a very young age, she will be remembered dearly by all of us.
It will be difficult for her family and friends to settle down with this irreparable damage. From South Asia Pastoral Alliance, we express our deep condolence and pray that her soul rest in peace and her family and friends get courage and strength to bear this loss.
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Dearest sista – I miss you. The tears have hardly dried before the new ones start. Our little conversations, emails and the few times we met meant the world to me.
The cruelty of the world never seemed to impinge upon you. Instead, you showed how love, culture and mapping can come together in a beautiful song and dance of your Qashqai country.
Thank you for the gift of your life and bringing to us a little bit of your sunshine.My deepest love to you and your family and friends. Save a seat for me, dear heart, because the journey never ends, just a little bit further down the road.
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I am writing as Ghanimat’s sister.
She was a wonderful sister, daughter, aunt, colleague and student.
« Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes because for those who love with their heart and soul, there is no
separation.”– Rumi
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This is really devastating news. My sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues. Rest in peace Ghanimat.
May her demise be our daily motivation for those of us working/researching to defend the rights of indigenous people in conservation. Karanja Joseph, Kenya
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My feelings to all her beloved ones, family and friends. May dear Chanimat leave through the numerous hearts and lives she has touch and inspired.
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My condolences to all her beloved ones, family and friends. May dear Chanimat leave through the numerous hearts and lives she has touch and inspired.
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Every soul must taste death, heavily shock when I heard the tragic news, I haven’t met Ghanimat in person but with the good words of honour from every one shows that she has being a hero, May her soul rest in peace. and to all GYBN members May we all have the strengths to bear this great lost.
Her memory will remain within us till eternity
Ibrahim Inusa
NorthWestern Lake chad, Nigeria
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This is shocking news! May the soul of Ghamimat rest in peace! My most sincere condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, ICCA, GYBN communities, and all love and peace fighters in the world.
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Ghanimat was a truely inspirational leader, who had already contributed much, but had so much more to do. Ghanimat was due to give a keynote address at the up-coming international rangelands and grasslands conference in Kenya in 2020. Our sincere sympathy from this international community to her colleagues, friends and especially her family at this terrible time.
Rest in peace my friend.
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Such a sad loss for the world. Ghanimat left a lasting impression on me when we worked together on components of the Convention on Biological Diversity’s post-2020 framework. We shared a lot in common. She was doing her PhD at Guelph, where I also studied, and she was working on Indigenous conservation and protected areas, something we are striving for in our community. We worked together in several small working groups and I got to know this kind, patient, extremely intelligent, and humbly confident woman. We exchanged contact information and planned to get in touch in the new year. I knew her only briefly but I can’t stop thinking about this incredible woman whose life was stolen from her, her family, her friends and the world. She accomplished so much at such a young age and could have achieved so much more for her people and other Indigenous Peoples around the world. I hope her work will continue to inspire and provide the tools for other Indigenous Peoples to protect their Territories of Life. I will remember her and her work. RIP Ghanimat Azhdari.
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The sudden and unexpected death of Ghanimat is an unbelievable tragedy. An immense chock for her family and friends, for CENESTA, for the ICCA Consortium – and the whole beautiful global movement for protecting Mother Earth with all her diversity of nature and cultures. This is how we remember her: as part of us, as bringing light and hope, together with all of us. We will always remember her, and let her warmth and light make us stronger, also if we will be missing her immensely, she will be with us, as a guardian angel, forever.
Our deepest condolences to you, her family and friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Pernilla for the SwedBio team
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There is no grief like the grief that is too heavy to speak about!
Years ago, Taghi introducing Ghanimat to me said, »Come on over and meet a true Qashqai, a real nomad defender »! I was following her works from a distance, and could see she was passionate about what she was doing.
My sincere condolences to her family members and to colleagues in CENESTA …
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Too soon departed, another beautiful flower gone….The WGII family in Indonesia will miss you Ghanimat… you shared your knowledge and passion for Indigenous Peoples and territories of life, and you fought and advocated and shared with such grace and captivating smile, and the determination of a warrior princess…. thank you, Ghanimat
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Such a special person will remain to be loved, missed and remembered in all the thoughts and actions of the ICCA family. For peace, forever.
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Really saddened (and shocked) upon knowing the sudden death of a dear friend, whose tragic death in the plane crash in Tehran, Iran last 8 January 2020 was a great loss to the people whom she had worked with, with so much passion and commitment.
I met her in Singapore during our Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) Workshop back in May 2017. She was one of our big sisters during the workshop. Her work in the field of biodiversity conservation and indigenous people’s rights, culture, and welfare astonished me.
« If we are going to save the planet, we have to stop killing and criminalizing the people who protect it. » – she posted in her Instagram and Twitter page months ago.
We’ll terribly miss your kindness, Ghanimat! Your life’s work will be cherished and shall be continued!
J.C. Alonsagay, Philippines
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Its so sad that such a beautiful soul Ghanimat has left this world tragically.My Indigenous sister was a strong and passionate advocate of indigenous peoples rights.Your commitment and dedication to the rights of people and conservation shall never be forgotten and I’m thankful I got to meet you.You were a great support and friend,I have beautiful memories of my time in Yadz,Iran with you.Forever in my heart friend,our shining star.Rest in Power.
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I will put in the book of my memory her charismatic personality and great knowledge in nature conservation matters. In her honour, let’s pursue happiness and life coherence.
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Ghanimat, dearest sister,
You left us far too soon, and I still cannot fathom that you are no longer here with us in person.
What an enormous legacy and awakening you have left behind you. A trail of sparkling stars, shining our path, showing us the way, radiating with your smile, confident, relaxed, yet firm as ever… glowing for the whole world to see what you stood for.
With tears of grief trickling on sweet memories of beautiful connections, conversations, and shared adventures with you in many corners of the world,
May you soar high, in eternal peace, light and love,
<3 Aili
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Dear Ghanimat generously shared her story with me for my book for youth about people of colour who are environmental defenders. She was such a perfect fit and an excellent role model – an inspiration through her passion and achievements. Her beautiful face features on the cover and her story is within. This tragedy is so shocking and difficult to understand. May her legacy live on, beyond the heartbreak and devastation. I hope her story reaches everyone so that we may all take inspiration from her and work together for peace and the planet. All my love to her family, tribespeople, friends and colleagues. May you find strength through love.
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Very moved by this evening’s memorial for Ghanimat and Milad Ghasemi Ariani, here at University of Guelph. Well attended, and fine tributes were given to both students. I never had the chance to meet Ghanimat and I am very sad that now I never can!
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The UNINOMAD meeting
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CBD COP 15
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I cannot yet come to terms with this tragic news. I had been to visit SGP in Iran in Oct 2018. Together with Ghanimat and CENESTA we had co-organised a large gathering of the tribal confederacy members of UNINOMAD and a field trip to various marine ICCAs and SGP projects around Qeshm Island. Ghanimat and I also met with Taghi’s wife Khadija, still mourning his recent death.
Just a few weeks ago in mid Dec 2019, a cohort of 38 national ICCA GSI projects were approved in Iran, which will start up over the coming weeks. Cruelly, these projects will come to be implemented in loving memory not only of Taghi, but now also of Ghanimat.
Let me share a photo from the events at the CBD COP14 in Egypt organised to jointly celebrate the 20 years of the International Women’s Biodiversity Network and 25 years of the GEF SGP. Ghanimat is so radiant (as ever) positioned right at the front of the joyful gathering. Let us remember her always leading the way as a shooting star in the firmament.
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Such tragic news and my heart goes out to her family and all those affected. Hugs
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I was fortunate to work with Ghanimat on the LandMark project since 2015. She was LandMark’s most enthusiastic supporter — talking about it at conferences and recruiting others to share their maps of indigenous and community lands. Her enthusiasm and dedication to the cause of Indigenous Peoples’ rights was truly inspirational. She accomplished so much in her short time, and I am so glad to have known her. My deepest sympathy to her family in this tragedy. We added a tribute to her on the homepage of LandMark: http://www.landmarkmap.org.
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you gave so much to each and all of us. Like the sun smiling. Only once I saw you crying, It was in Bandung just after Taghi past away. This is what humanity should be, each human being should exactly be the same of who you are. Joie de vivre, pura vida. thank you for enriching our life. we will never let you go and you will stay with us forever
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Shocked, saddened, overwhelmed… ‘why oh why’ wondered the mind
So young, such merit, such beauty, what potential, so many lives touched, so many territories benefited and many yet to be… ‘oh why’ wondered the mind
What makes one come what makes one go?
I have heard that the wise sage once said..
« There is no coming, there is no going, there is no arising, there is no ceasing…
Like vanishing dew, a passing apparition, or a sudden flash of lightening, see life as such…
From causes and conditions things arise, with causes and conditions they go… »
Was she born then? Did she die? We may never know
But that she moved on and spread out to multiple conciousnesses, in multiple dimensions, within us or without…that we do know.With homage to her intense and deep aspiration and commitment to the wellbeing of « territories of life » and with faith that the aspiration and commitment carry on and stronger.
Her image from the last meeting with her in Ethiopia, looking beautiful in her traditional dress will stay in my heart forever…
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Ghanimat was one of those rare people that one is sometimes fortunate to meet in life- and, somehow, often fortunate to meet through this unique network of the Consortium- who radiated a transcendent spirit. She had that combination of intensity and purpose, and openness and generosity, that marks those with the power to move the world. That most of her life and so many more contributions to her community and our shared future lay before her makes this loss such a tragic one.
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Una perdida enorme para las familias pastoralistas y sus luchas. Oranos por su eterna paz y serenidad y Consuelo a su familia y allegadas ante esta triste partida. Desde el Gran Chaco Sudamericano.
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Still in deep sadness and disbelief. Ghanimat was among the best of us–filled with light and love and bravery. I admired her so much as a scientist and as an indigenous peoples rights activist, and she was a very dear friend. She had already done so much, but it still hurts to think of how the best of her work was still ahead of her. Just last month in Montreal, we were laughing together, admiring the fruits of her bargain shopping, listening to her PhD stories, and sharing silly moments between some tough meetings fighting for a fairer and just planet. We shared a room in an airbnb, and my last memory of her was her waving goodbye in the snow before getting on her ride back to her university.
Deep condolences to her family and everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. As we grieve, we shall continue with as much fierceness, courage, and light as she always did. We miss you dearly Ghanimat! You will always be with us.
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Ghanimat the world is sad to be without you and your passionate leadership. You planted many seeds of awareness, hope and inspiration in your young life. You had such direction and many good things to do here on Earth especially for Indigenous People’s on a world wide level. I believe your loved ones, colleagues and friends will help your seeds to grow as your infectious enthusiasm remains with all you met. May your eternal soul find peace. Love to you from Marie.
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Feeling sad, Wishing she will still smile and no pain in another world.
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Rest in peace my dear Ghanimat. Unfortunately, our plan to meet in Iran will not happen. You will be missed princess.
Vatosoa, Madagascar
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Very sad news .. so far I can’t believe it. She was friendly to everyone, full of fun and positivity. Our last meeting was less than two months ago in Montreal. I never thought that my farewell would be the last farewell. To her spirit of reassurance and peace, and to all her family and loved ones patience and solace.
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It is so painful to lose a loved one, and in Ghanimat’s case, she is someone who touched so many lives in her work, by being her amazing self. She personified the best of humanity – love and hope and lightness in everything Ghanimat did. She was such a bright light in this dark world and she will be deeply missed. I am honoured to have met her through my graduate school @ University of Guelph and feel she was taken from us too soon. My heart and love goes out to her family and all whose lives were touched by her. — Alisa Greenwood-Nguyen, Canada
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Condolences to all of Ghazimat’s ICCA colleagues, her Cenesta family, Canadian colleagues and her Iranian family and friends.
Mary Martin, cultural anthropologist who worked in Tauran
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It is so sad, I heard this morning on CBC radio her professor and colleagues at the University of Guelph, speaking about the fond memory of her as well as her admirable dedication to her course of work on Indigenous community and their knowledge in Iran and beyond.
I hope to give my deep condolence to her family and other Iranian families that have lost their beloved ones in this tragedy.
May 2020, unfolds with more peace and safety to the world and to Iranians and all people.
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Such a devastating news. Met her during World parks Congress and was also exchanging emails when she was planning to be at WCC Hawaii..!! I hoped to meet you again sometime somewhere..You left us all way too soon.. Ghanimat you will be missed immensely. Prayers for your departed soul.. Rest in peace..!!
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Ghanimat will be very sorely missed by me as well as the many who have written here. Such warmth, strength and clarity of purpose, and such an ability to talk to people across all sorts of divides. All my thoughts go to her closest family and friends as they deal with this loss, and also to share in the celebration of what she did here among us all. Helen, UK
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We met at ICCA regional meeting in Yerevan last year. She was one of those rare people who has the gift to touch hearts with her beautiful spirit right away. My deepest sympathies go out to her beloved ones and all ICCA family. Rest in peace Ghanimat
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Very saddened to hear of the loss of Ghanimat. A very real champion of community land rights with such great knowledge and skills and a dear friend of all of us at PAR. Toby
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I feel honoured to have met Ghamimat and am so very saddened to hear this news. So full of grace, humility and commitment, I have been immensely inspired by her.
I became friends with Ghanimat in Ethiopia in 2018 and she was instrumental in helping to produce the ICCA film about territories of life. During the making of the film her dedication, passion and generosity stood out so strikingly as she openly shared her wisdom, her time and her resources. Such a welcoming and positive young woman, in her short life she made such an impact and she will be very deeply missed. Her work and spirit will live on in all those she touched and inspired.
My great sympathy to her family, fiancé and close friends. With love Gemma x
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Dear Ghanimat Azhdari.
Your tragic passing from this physical world is a big loss especially in a hostile and violent world. Where the warmongering amongst nations threatens all living creatures and especially humanity in our world. It’s humanity at the crossroads and the wisdom and knowledge of indigenous cultures are the key to unlock the great mystery of Life and what makes us Human and restoring balance and harmony in our divided world. Your Spirit will guide us to better world if we can get our leaders to listen more attentively. Thank you for your caring wisdom to bring us back to our original and natural state of Being One with the Divine Grace and all that the Great Spirit embraces.
Jay Naidoo. Former Minister in Nelson Mandela Cabinet.
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What a tragic and unexpected loss.
I met Ghanimat together with Taghi first time some two and half years ago in Georgia. They were major inspiration for me to understand and appreciate ICCAs. It is so sad that they are not with us anymore.
My most sincere condolences to her family, relatives and friends.
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I don’t believe she is dead, she is alive and she will be next to me and in my heart, she loves the earth and the environment, she loves her work, I am proud of her and she is forever with me, I have great pain in my heart and soul😭🖤we lost one of the best human..
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Deeply shocked and very sad to learn this tragic news. Ghanimat joon radiated friendship and joy. She brought so much positive loving energy to her work in Iran with the nomadic pastoralists, and also internationally for the ICCA Consortium. May Ghanimat’s soul rest in peace and travel high above greener pastures.
My warmest thoughts and sympathy go to Ghanimat’s family and close friends.
Michel Pimbert, UK
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I first met Ghanimat & Taghi at the IUCN WCPA World Parks Congress in Sydney, Australia. Ghanimat was always full of life, positive energy and motivation to create change for her Indigenous sisters and brothers across the globe. I will miss her dearly. An amazing leader who left a wonderful legacy to make this earth a better place.
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Such a tragic loss. May God comfort her family and friends, and grant them the fortitude to bear this loss.
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Ghanimat – you were such a beautiful person and I/we will miss you so much. I promise we will continue to fight for pastoralist land rights. Attached a photo of some of our last physical moments with you at the Global Land Forum – though your spirit will remain with us, strengthening us, always. Fiona (together with all the ILC Rangelands Initiative members that have learnt from and been motivated by you).
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We met in Geneva briefly in the general assembly of the consortium, It seems like it is not true almost that you left this world so soon,so young and so willing to help the environment and people. It is wrong but it is unfortunatelly true that you are no longer with us.
Enjoy your time in heaven and guide us along with Thagi
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What a sad loss! Rip
Margaret, IUCN CEC Kenya
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Irreparable loss of a young indigenous leader advocating rights of nomadic tribes and contributions in participatory counter mapping to secure territories of life. Your legacy and inspiration will provide an impetus to actualize strong young peoples engagement and actions in the ICCA Consortium and future works of Territories of Life globally, never got a chance to meet you after World Parks Congress, Sydney! Your soul remains alongside Taghi in the ICCA movement!
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Those we love and lose are always connected with us by heartstrings into infinity. And then I heard the angel say, ‘She’s with you every day’. The sun, the moon, the wind, the stars, will forever be around, reminding us of the love you shared, and the peace you have finally found. Rest in peace, Ghanimat!
You are living eternally in the hearts of your loved brothers and sisters at ICCA Consortium.
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Someone so special can never be forgotten, may her soul rest in peace 🙁
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Wonderful, bubbly, smart, warm, commited Ghanimat. You will be missed deeply. This is such an incredible loss not only for your nearest and dearest, but for your people, ICCA Consortium and our Earth. Heart broken we are.
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Sad and unexpected.she joined the IP group of the CSO APFSD in 2015 or 2016.She had an amazing energy to share about Iran’s IPs rarely heard in Dora as APFSD.Eternal rest with your ancestors,Ghanimat.
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Ghanimat- a friend. A friend I admired – for her vision, strength and commitment in her work. It was her life, her passion and she was a force to also reckon with. She was strong when she needed to be to push for the rights of indigenous peoples and on the other a gentle being who loved life to the fullest and had so so so much still to offer and has so many dreams. I am happy to have been part of her life and know her friendship. Ghanimat – you will be so dearly missed, I don’t have any words. No farewell, my friend you will always remain in my heart and cherished. Miss you Ghanimat Joom.
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it is very sad,
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Got to know this beautiful soul during the GYBN workshop in Singapore back in 2017. Ghanimat was strong-willed and passionate about the things she did. Nonetheless, she was also kind and fun and patient and would spend time talking about her work and vision to make Iran, the middle-east and the world a better place where people could live with dignity and equality.
Truly saddened to hear of her tragic and untimely demise.
She was beautiful inside and out.
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Such a terrible loss. Great personality. My heart is broken!!!
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I’m so much shocked to see this news in this morning.
For me,that was the first time to encountering and knowing how dynamic and beautiful that indigenous people life in Middle East when she sheared pictures and story to me.
It made me realize how much important it is.
She was a women who had so beautiful personality.
Thought the internet ,always her work pushed me trying hard work more.
I want to say thank you for her again.
Akihiro,Japan
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Dearest Ghanimat, I watched as you crossed the skies and seas, raising, and bringing the voices of your people to the world.
When I shared the news of the planet crash yesterday, little did I think that I would personally know anyone on that flight. This is so, so heartbreaking and devastating to digest. May your beautiful soul continue to soar the skies. You will be deeply missed, and always loved. Your legacy in CENESTA and ICCA lives on.
My deepest condolences to Ghanimat’s beloved family and friends, for the untimely and such profound loss.
Gone too soon 💔
Much love, Bev Joeman, Sabah, Malaysia
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Nice memory from the World Mountain Forum (Oct. 2018). My deepest condoleances to her beloved ones.
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My condoleances, guys. Such tragic news! And I just learned that Taghi also has deceased, back in 2018 : (. All the best to Grazia, Emma and the others.
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Wonderful, beautiful, passionate Ghanimat, what a loss. Ghanimat gave me a great tour of the city of Shiraz a few years ago. She showed me Hafez’s mausoleum, and showed me the app to read the future with his poems – back then I thought we could only do it through the very real books, old fashion. She and her parents welcomed me and my cousin Emma Courtine with a great hospitality sense in their house. We had long discussions – and we danced a lot when she came in Paris and slept at my place. All my friends who had the chance to meet her here in France thought she was so amazing and are so sad today. My condolences to her family, friends, colleagues. Ghanimat was brilliant, mischievous, committed.
Love you, Ghanimat
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Nous l’avons connu, les boursiers des peuples autochtones du programme Haut commissariat aux droits de l’homme et moi en 2019. Elle était une personne pleine de vie, toujours souriante et serviable. Elle va tous nous manqué. Nos sincères condoléances à sa famille et à ses amis. Dors en paix Ghani…
Mohamed AG Albachar
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Such a terrible loss. Dear Ghanimat, it has been an honor to meet you. Such a strong, powerful, kind, brilliant and compassionate woman, and indeed a true force of nature. Thanks for what you have done for your people, and the land movement across the world. Che la terra ti sia lieve. May the land rest lightly on you. Luca, Italia
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Our condolences to the friends and family. Though I did not know Ghanimat personally, we grieve for all those lost at this exceptionally dark time.
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She wanted nothing, but happiness, calm and dance…
She wanted nothing, but a better life for herself and the indigenous peoples …
She wanted nothing, but territories of life…
She wanted nothing, but life…
Where is she now? She flew and … left us and went to Taghi…
AAAYYYY… My beloved sister … AAYYY … my dearest sister ….
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Aun recuerdo cuando fui por Ghanimat al aeropuerto de Cancún en diciembre de 2016. Ella en inglés y yo en español parecía que nunca cruzaríamos palabras: después de visitar Punta Allen junto con Grazia, dos semanas en Cancún durante la COP13 y luego casi una semana en Felipe Carrillo Puerto platicamos (aun no se cómo) mucho. Aun guardo la cajita que nos regalo a la familia, así como su alegría y pasión por la defensa de los territorios de vida a través del mapeo y otras herramientas.
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A genuine soul, almost four years ago we met in Tabriz before climbing to the summering grounds of Mt Sabalon, for the CENESTA ICCA transhumance workshop. Still in shock can’t imagine you are gone!
You are such a wonderful, smart, fun and inspiring person.
Forever young you will be!
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We are absolutely shocked and heart broken to hear Ghanimat has left us. She was such a vivacious and high-spirited young soul with so much ahead in front of her. Ghanimat, we love you and you will always be remembered. Our deepest condolences to friends & families, Cenesta and the ICCA Consortium.
Tiphaine and Ehsan
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We were honoured to host Ghanimat in our home for the 2019 fall semester while she attended University of Guelph. Ghanimat was so very gracious, warm and generous. We loved having her, and learning about all of her important work. This loss has shocked and saddened us deeply. Sorrow for her family and fiance is deeply felt.
Natasha, Calli and Brad
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Ghanimat’s tragic death leaves a void in the world’s scientific and indigenous communities that cannot be filled now, if ever. My condolences go out to her family, friends and colleagues. She was a young leader and her legacy inspires all and future generations, especially the nomadic tribes of Iran.
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I was blessed and honoured to know Ghanimat. She was wonderful, young, smiling and amazing.
Rest in Peace. Our prayers and sympathy are with your family.
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This young woman had a bright and important future. My condolences to you, her family and friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Having read this tribute I can begin to understand how devastating her loss must be for her family, friends and colleagues. Such a beautiful person, so compassionate.
Ken Wakeman
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Hello,
Words cannot express our sadness at the loss of our graduate student, Ghanimat Azhdari. She was a well-liked student who brought sunshine into our department.
Ghanimat’s fellow students were hoping to send a sympathy card to her family and fiancee. Would it be possible for someone to send us the 2 mailing addresses?
Respectfully yours,
Nance Grieve
Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road, East
Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1
Phone 519 824 4120 x 56721
Fax 519 837 2940
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Gone too soon, far too soon Ghanimat. We are devastated.
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She’s my course mate at University of Guelph. We usually sit side by side. She’s full of energy and her contributions to discourse in class is always on point and amazing. I remember telling her to stay alive when she told me before Xmas break she’s going back home. I’m deeply heartbroken by this news!
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My dear beautiful friend. We worked together in Cenesta and we were going to work together as PhD students. I cannot believe that you are gone. I cannot believe that we will not laugh together again.
Goodbye
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Ghanimat is unforgettable. Such a warm, loving, funny, smart, vibrant soul who navigates across cultural differences to bring people and thinking forward. She would not be ignored. What a sad loss to this world and to her family. She was so fully engaged in life that it seems impossible to think of her in the past tense. She lives on in the memories of everyone she touched and all that she loved.
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Such sad news, she was a passionate and feisty warrior for the environment. While I only met her once, and we even argued, I was very impressed with her dedication. A greta loss, not just for the ICCA, but for the earth.
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I didnt know Ghanimat, but recently started following her on Twitter as I was inspired by her ideas. It is absolutely shocking to hear about her tragic and abrupt passing in this plane crash. Thanks for this tribute.
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This is tragic news. Ghanimat was strong, fun, and with a strong sense of ‘right’, also brave. She was a marvellous addition to the world of community land rights. She was far too young to leave us, with such a bright future ahead of her. My deepest sympathy to her heartbroken family and closest friends, Liz Alden Wily, Kenya
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First published on 12/12/2020, and last updated on 01/08/2021
We had a U of Guelph graduate student retreat in October 2019 and Ghanimat was a lovely presence during the weekend. She brought so much joy to our group of academics in the short time we knew her. Such a tragic loss of a brilliant life.