Women’s clothing a controversial issue by Alia Hogben
This column was originally published in the October 31st, 2009 [...]
Exploring what it means to be a Canadian Muslim – A Historic Gathering of Youth from Across Canada
The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) is responding to an urgent call to action from Muslim mothers across Canada. CCMW has initiated a unique forum, leaving it to Muslim youth from across Canada to organize. It is an opportunity for them to explore what it means to be a Canadian Muslim and the many paths they can travel on the road to citizenship, without taking dangerous detours.
CCMW’s Submission to Canadian Parliamentary Coalition to Combat Antisemitism
We would also like to express our trepidation regarding the scope of the inquiry and what the Coalition seems to view as ‘Antisemitic’. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica the term Semite includes “Arabs, Akkadians, Canaanites, some Ethiopians, and Aramaean tribes including Hebrews.” However, it appears the scope of the inquiry is restricted to studying discrimination against only members of the Jewish faith.
There is no honour in killing! by Alia Hogben
This column was originally published in the August 8th, 2009 [...]
Position Statement on Employment and Religious Accommodation
Position Paper: June 2009
Canadian Muslim Women Honoured For Contributions to Canadian Society
Five Canadian Muslim women including Don Valley East MP Yasmin Ratansi, are the recipients of the 2009 Women Who Inspire Awards for their commitment to women's equality and their work in fostering diversity and inclusion. The Awards, to be presented by the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) at the Noor Cultural Centre on Sunday, May 24, recognize Canadian Muslim women who have made a difference in the lives of others in Canada and around the world.
Let Me Tell You About Women’s Rights by Alia Hogben
This column was originally published in the January 25th, 2009 [...]
Statement on Diversity Amongst Muslims
Position Statement
Questioning compassion: Why are some people better at giving than others?
This column was originally published in the November 8th, 2008 [...]
Election Campaign for the President of the United States by Alia Hogben
This column was originally published in the October 4th, 2008 [...]