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Islamic Relief reaction to news of a temporary truce agreement between Israel and Hamas

Islamic Relief reaction to news of a temporary truce agreement between Israel and Hamas

We welcome the news that there will be a pause in the relentless bombardment of Gaza and the safe release of civilian hostages and detained children. We hope that this will be adhered to by all partie...

Nov 22, 2023

Hospitals in Gaza on verge of total shutdown as doctor describes nightmare conditions

Hospitals in Gaza on verge of total shutdown as doctor describes nightmare conditions

Hospitals in Gaza are on the verge of total shutdown as more have come under intense bombardment today, Islamic Relief is warning. Almost two thirds of all hospitals in Gaza are now completely out of ...

Nov 13, 2023

November 8 Vigil at Nathan Phillips Square to Honour Lives of Children Killed in Gaza

November 8 Vigil at Nathan Phillips Square to Honour Lives of Children Killed in Gaza

Toronto, ON: November 8th, 2023 – Yesterday marks one month since the beginning of intense violence leading to the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The United Nations has called Gaza a “ children’...

Nov 8, 2023

Calls for Ceasefire Must Go Hand in Hand with Announced Government Matching Fund

Calls for Ceasefire Must Go Hand in Hand with Announced Government Matching Fund

October 27th, 2023 — Today, the Government of Canada announced that it will match, dollar-for-dollar, donations made to its Gaza Humanitarian Emergency Appeal, up to a maximum of $10 million. Islamic ...

Oct 27, 2023

Time is Running Out – Islamic Relief Canada Urges for Humanitarian Corridor and Ceasefire in Gaza

Time is Running Out – Islamic Relief Canada Urges for Humanitarian Corridor and Ceasefire in Gaza

October 17th, 2023: Burlington, Ontario — Islamic Relief Canada is horrified by the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. Islamic Relief staff on the ground are warning that there is nowhere saf...

Oct 17, 2023

Access to Aid Can’t Wait: Islamic Relief Canada Calls for Humanitarian Corridor in Gaza

Access to Aid Can’t Wait: Islamic Relief Canada Calls for Humanitarian Corridor in Gaza

Click here to send a Letter to your Local MP October 13, 2023: Burlington, Ontario — Islamic Relief Canada is horrified by the unprecedented escalation of violence in the Middle East over the past wee...

Oct 13, 2023

Aid for Afghanistan Coalition Statement:

Aid for Afghanistan Coalition Statement:

Ottawa - August 15, 2023 As we mark two years since the leadership change in Afghanistan, the humanitarian crisis is widespread and the need for international support is desperately needed. Access to ...

Aug 15, 2023

AID FOR AFGHANISTAN COALITION STATEMENT

AID FOR AFGHANISTAN COALITION STATEMENT

June 20, 2023 Aid for Afghanistan Coalition Statement: The Passage of Bill C-41, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts The Aid for Afghanistan Coalition ...

Jun 20, 2023

Lawsuit Update

Lawsuit Update

Islamic Relief Canada welcomes the out-of-court settlement of a defamation case challenging false allegations made about the organization. The settlement includes an acknowledgment that the defamatory...

Jun 9, 2023

ISLAMIC RELIEF STATEMENT ON THE ESCALATION IN GAZA

ISLAMIC RELIEF STATEMENT ON THE ESCALATION IN GAZA

Islamic Relief is calling on Israel to immediately cease bombing in Gaza and is extremely concerned that any further escalation will have a devastating impact on civilians. More Israeli bombing has be...

May 11, 2023

CEASEFIRE URGENTLY NEEDED IN SUDAN AS VIOLENCE SPREADS AND FOOD SUPPLIES RUN LOW

CEASEFIRE URGENTLY NEEDED IN SUDAN AS VIOLENCE SPREADS AND FOOD SUPPLIES RUN LOW

Civilians are bearing the brunt of the fighting as it spreads across Sudan, with families trapped in their homes and running out of food and water. More than one hundred civilians have now been killed...

Apr 20, 2023

ISLAMIC RELIEF CONDEMNS VIOLENCE AGAINST PALESTINIANS AT AL AQSA MOSQUE DURING RAMADAN

ISLAMIC RELIEF CONDEMNS VIOLENCE AGAINST PALESTINIANS AT AL AQSA MOSQUE DURING RAMADAN

Islamic Relief is appalled that Palestinian worshippers have yet again been injured by Israeli forces at Al Aqsa mosque, the third holiest site in Islam, during Ramadan. Israeli forces entered the sit...

Apr 6, 2023

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