Anwar Shah Arkani is a Burmese Rohingya who came to Canada and is a prominent speaker who works as a linguistic specialist, offering dedicated assistance to clients in addressing their concerns. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University. In 2006-2007 Anwar helped rescue stranded Rohingya boatpeople in Thailand, leading to an invitation to the United Nations. Founder and director of the Rohingya Association of Canada [RAC], Anwar spearheaded advocacy campaigns to declare Rohingya’s plights as "GENOCIDE" and contributed significantly toward the production of "Time To Act: Rohingya Voices". Anwar was also a cofounder of the Rohingya Language School in Kitchener, to teach Rohingya writing systems and cultural norms. He received the International Refugee Day Distinction Award in 2014.