Name of Candidate
SURAYA BIBI KHAN
Qualifications
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Works on a part-time basis as a bookkeeper (2004 to date),
WomensNet listed as employer
Positions held in the last
five years
Experience in gender
studies, legal studies with
an emphasis on human
rights
Actively involved in volunteer work:
• Chairperson and founding member of the Southern Areas
Commuter Representatives Area
• Initiated and mobilised women from Lenasia Feeding schemes
at five Primary Schools
• Established the South African Women in Dialogue (SAWID)
Southern Forums
• Elected to the Executive of the Lenasia Civic Association (1991)
(part on the Civic Association on Johannesburg (CAJ))
Notable research
publication
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Did not indicate
Languages
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*The above information on the candidate provides an abridged version of the candidate’s curriculum
vitae. Key aspects regarding the candidate’s experience and qualifications were highlighted. The
accuracy of the information has to be verified by the ad hoc committee.
**Candidate’s full-length CV can be accessed on http://www.parliament.gov.za/Multimedia/pages/2017/Commission_for_Gender_Equality/Ms_Bibi
_Khan_Suraya.pdf