Aziz Kawak

Aziz Kawak is an experienced professional engaged in various roles focused on asylum, migration, diversity, and inclusion. Currently serving as a Duoraadslid and Commissielid for PvdA since June 2024, Aziz actively advocates for these issues. In the role of Staffing Manager and Policy Officer at VluchtelingenWerk Nederland since March 2021, Aziz ensures the quality of services in asylum centers and contributes to policy development. Additional roles include Communications Advisor at RFG Magazine, Board Member of Economic Board Utrecht, and Project Leader at New Dutch Connections. Aziz also holds positions in Common Frames and the Syrian Professional Network, while previously serving as the portfolio holder for Migration & Society with Jonge Democraten, focusing on humane asylum policies. Aziz's background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Media from HKU Media and training from Bestuursacademie Nederland.