Fouzia Younis MBE
Biography
Fouzia Younis took up her position as British Consul General to Toronto in April 2023.
Before her posting in Toronto, Fouzia was Communication Director for the Pakistan Network, as well as the Co-Chair of the FCDO Race Network.
Fouzia’s previous diplomatic assignments have included:
- leading UK strategic efforts across the Gulf Cooperation Council region
- supporting UK’s security and humanitarian efforts in Bangladesh
- serving in Sri Lanka during the conflict period
Fouzia was seconded to No 10 Downing Street and has led major corporate reform programmes for the FCDO. Her work has been nominated for several awards including for innovation and expertise. She is also a passionate advocate on diversity and inclusion.
Fouzia hails from Stourbridge in the West Midlands, speaks Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi, and is an alumna from the Universities of Birmingham and Cambridge.
Follow Fouzia Younis on Twitter: @YounisFouzia.
British Consul General in Toronto
The Consul General is the senior UK official in a Consulate-General, which is a subordinate office to the Embassy or High Commission, usually located in another major city. The Consul General represents the UK government and is typically responsible for consular, visa and trade activities in their city or region.