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The House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights released its report, entitled “Islamophobia On The Rise: Taking Action, Confronting Hate, and Protecting Civil Liberties Together” in December 2024.

Montreal, December 11, 2024 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is raising significant concerns about the contradictory recommendations in a pair of reports from Parliament’s Justice and Human Rights Committee (JUST) that seemingly acknowledge anti-Palestinian racism (APR) while simultaneously suppressing pro-Palestine speech and activism.

Syrian refugees have fled one of the most devastating conflicts of our time, leaving behind war, persecution, and destruction in search of safety and dignity.

On Thursday morning [December 12, 2024], an important event focused on assisting new Gazan families with settlement and employment opportunities was held at the Turkish Cultural Centre in Kanata.

On December 16, 2024, Statistics Canada released an infographic exploring the demographics of the Muslim population in Canada.

Yesterday, on December 17, 2024, a group of jurors provided a verdict that ruled Abdirahman Abdi’s death was by means of a homicide.

Honouring a Legacy of Service, Faith, and Advocacy

Somali Canadian children's author, Rahma Rodaah, is one of 25 recipients of the 2024 Edmonton Artists' Trust Fund.

OTTAWA, ON. On December 10, 2024, on Human Rights Day, the Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime (OFOVC) released a report titled Strengthening Access to Justice for Victims of Hate Crime in Canada.

On behalf of the Syrian community, [Syrian Canadian Foundation stands] in solidarity with Syrians around the world as we witness a historic moment—the end of decades of suffering under an oppressive regime. This marks the beginning of a new chapter, one filled with hope for a brighter future for our beloved Syria.

Police Arrested 14, Including a Rabbi; Three MPs Stood in Solidarity with Protestors

Edmonton — With the Extreme Weather Response activation, Al Rashid Mosque will provide a safe and warm shelter to Edmonton’s most vulnerable citizens in partnership with the City of Edmonton and numerous community volunteers.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a worldwide campaign that brings together people from all over the world to speak up, start conversations and renew their dedication to eradicate gender-based violence.

On November 26, 2024, a group of Canadian doctors, nurses, and medical professionals, many of whom volunteered on medical missions to Gaza since October 2023, [gathered] on Parliament Hill today to review how Israeli violence has systematically targeted and destroyed healthcare infrastructure in Gaza.

Today, the International Criminal Court—the world's highest court trying individuals for war crimes and crimes against humanity—has spoken.

This morning [November 21], the Muslim Advisory Council of Canada (MACC) met with representatives from Minister Melanie Joly office to share our policy recommendations regarding the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.

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Montreal, November 21, 2024 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) welcomes the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) today against Israeli leaders for crimes against humanity in Gaza, and calls on the Canadian government to enforce them.

On December 15, 2016, Soleiman Faqiri tragically died after being fatally restrained during a severe schizophrenic episode while in an Ontario jail, where he was shackled on the floor, awaiting a much-needed mental health assessment that never came.

On November 13, Ruh Care hosted an informational and much needed discussion on addressing body safety with children and empowering parents to help realize and mitigate abuse, exploring issues like how to talk to your child about body safety.