Canadian Council of Muslim Women News
Teaching the message of Islam
Author: Alia Hogben Source: Whig Column “Is it correct that [...]
Muslims in Solidarity with Standing Rock
Last Saturday, November 26 a forum titled, ‘Muslims in solidarity with Standing Rock’ was held in Toronto at the Workers Action Centre.
Muslim Welfare Centre – ‘Service to humanity is service to God’
Statement by Mr. Raymond Sung Joon Cho, MPP Scarborough–Rouge River, in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, November 24, 2016.
Australia’s first female Muslim MP Anne Aly gives a powerful speech on feminism
Australia's first female Muslim MP Anne Aly has delivered a powerful speech on feminism, saying men often get credit for women's work and calling for women to step up into positions of power.
I Am Rohingya: A Documentary
In the summer of 2015, a group of Rohingya refugee youth (ages 8-22) from Kitchener, Ontario decided enough was enough. No longer would the plight of their people be ignored by the media and the international community. Together, they opted to share the stories of their families’ harrowing escape from Burma, chronicling what life is like living in a refugee camp and portraying the struggles of resettling in a new country.
New charter to help Muslim residents feel safer in Waterloo region
Author: Jackie Sharkie Source: CBC The Waterloo Region Crime Prevention [...]
Canada’s 1st hijabi anchor hopes to change stereotype
Author: Dina al-Shibeeb Source: Al-Arabiya Ginella Massa, who on Friday [...]
‘Prayer of the Mothers’ Honors Thousands of Jewish and Arab Women Marching for Peace
Source: Haaretz “Prayer of the Mothers,” is a song by [...]
United Nations report urges Canada to address gender equality barriers
A new report from the United Nations is calling on Canada to get to work on a number of barriers still facing women when it comes to gender equality and urging the government to take more concerted steps to stop violence against indigenous women and girls.
Letter to the Editor of the Winnipeg Free Press re: Memories of the first Mosque to open its doors in Manitoba
Author: Dr. Ferrukh Faruqui Source: Winnipeg Free Press I was [...]
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