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Justice for Abdirahman

The Justice for Abdirahman (JFA) Coalition (“the Coalition”) is a group formed within days of Mr. Abdi’s death. The Coalition is based in Ottawa and supported by local and national advocacy groups. The Coalition’s objectives are to obtain greater transparency, challenge racial inequity, increase support for mental health needs and bring positive change to our law enforcement institutions. The Coalition asserts that fairness, transparency and accountability in our law enforcement institutions are critical to ensuring all of our safety and security.

Justice for Abdirahman Coalition and Its Partners Call for the Resignation and Termination of Ottawa Police Association's Matt Skof for Alleged Misogynistic Comments to a Female Member of the Coalition
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2020

Justice for Abdirahman Coalition and Its Partners Call for the Resignation and Termination of Ottawa Police Association's Matt Skof for Alleged Misogynistic Comments to a Female Member of the Coalition

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The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition and its partners are calling for the immediate resignation and termination of Matt Skof, President of the Ottawa Police Association (OPA) for his alleged misogynistic comments to a female member of the Coalition.

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March for Justice For Abdirahman and Calls to Action for Black Lives on Saturday June 20 in Ottawa
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2020

March for Justice For Abdirahman and Calls to Action for Black Lives on Saturday June 20 in Ottawa

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The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition, in collaboration with community partners, will be holding a march to stand against the violence inflicted on Black bodies that has been willfully ignored by our institutions.

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Community members gather at the vigil for Abdirahman Abdi on February 1, 2019.
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2019

Justice for Abdirahman Coalition Update: Community Support Needed as Trial of Ottawa Police Constable Daniel Montsion Adjourned

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Dear Friends,

Many of you have been asking for an update on the trial and how you can support the Justice for Abdirahman Coalition.

Please read on to find out.

Please note that there is also a community meeting organized by the Coalition on Friday, February 22, click here for details.

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  • Somali Canadian
  • Black Canadian
  • Black Canadian Muslims
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Mourners carry Abdirahman Abdi at his janazah (funeral) at the Ottawa Muslim Association in 2016.
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2019

The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition: The Trial into Abdi's Death Begins

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Abdirahman Abdi was a 37 year old Somali-Canadian with mental health issues. He lived in Ottawa’s Hintonburg community at 55 Hilda Street. On July 24th 2016, following an incident at a local coffee shop where police were called, Abdirahman began running home for safety.

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Dahabo Ahmed-Omer makes a statement to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy at the Ontario Legislature on behalf of the Justice for Abdirahman Coalition.
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2018

Justice for Abdirahman Coalition Makes Statement Before The Standing Committee on Justice Policy at the Ontario Legislature

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On February 22nd, the Justice for Abdirahman Coalition (JFA) reached a major milestone. We were called to appear before the Standing Committee on Justice Policy at the Ontario Legislature.

After the gruesome death of Abdirahman Abdi, our community could not stand idle. In August 2016, the Justice for Abdirahman Coalition was born. With the support of so many local and national organizations and grass roots love, our Coalition has been able to achieve so much. See our work here.

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On July 24th Community members will gather in Ottawa to remember Abdirahman Abdi, one year after his tragic death.
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2017

On July 24th Community Members Will Gather to Remember Abdirahman Abdi, One Year After His Tragic Death

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STANDING TOGETHER: Community gathers to remember Abdirahman Abdi, one year after his tragic death.

(Ottawa, ON): July 24th, 2017 marks one year since the death of Abdirahman Abdi. The Ottawa community will gather in Somerset Square Park for an interfaith event entitled: Standing Together to remember Abdirahman Abdi and to show solidarity with the family of a man whose life was unjustly taken in our city.

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