CASE STUDY: How one couple used social media when they found out their 6 year old son was on the DHP list? #NoFlyListKids
Khadija Cajee’s six year old son, Syed Adam Ahmed, has been on Canada’s DHP (Deemed High Profile) for as long as she can remember. Every time they cross the border or even take a flight within Canada they are stopped. This one-of-a-kind PodCamp Toronto discussion will help shed light on the following:
How a single tweet led to a series of tweets that led to real public discourse.
When did Khadija and her family find out their son was on the DHP list?
What happened to finally bring this issue to light?
How many kids under 18 years old are on the DHP list in Canada?
What is Khadija doing to shed light on this issue?
Will kids under 18 ever be off the DHP list?
Key Take Aways
- The difference between security and liberty
- The power of a well-crafted tweet