In celebration of International Women’s Day the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) has launched two resources for educators and service providers. The first, Being a Canadian Muslim Woman in the 21st Century: Educational Resource Kit, while primarily aimed at educators and teachers in the classroom, can also be used to sensitize service providers such as social workers and physicians, to issues and challenges faced by young Muslim women.. The second, MY Canada: Finding Common Ground was created by and for Muslim youth and those who want to engage with them.

Along with all Canadians, we are shocked to hear of the threats of violence being made by fellow citizens on Canadian and foreign soil. It is a matter of enormous sadness for us that the three accused men are Canadian Muslims. At this time it is futile to defend, apologize or explain that this is against Islam, but we can and do condemn the use of violence to resolve any issues, for it is well known that violence only begets more violence.