The World Refugee & Migration Council deplores ongoing deportations of Afghans and others by the Governments of Pakistan and Iran. Already more than 400,000 Afghans have been forced to leave Pakistan, and more than a million have been deported by Iran this year. Expulsion puts many of these individuals at grave personal risk. Many who […]
In the Conflict in Gaza, We Must Think About the Children
WRMC’s Lloyd Axworthy and Allan Rock write that while Canada will not bring about change with military force, we can make this a safer, fairer and better world by seeking the renewal of the world’s commitment to the safety of children in war.
UNHCR’s Filippo Grandi on Gaza: Humanitarian Ceasefire Needed to ‘Stop this Spiral of Death’
UN High Commissoner for Refugees Filippo Grandi called on the UN Security Council to demand a humanitarian ceasefire coupled with humanitarian aid inside Gaza.
Providing a Humanitarian Lifeline Critical to Saving Lives in Gaza
This statement by the World Refugee & Migration Council’s Chair outlines specific concerns for the civilian populations of both Israel and Gaza, and their protection from the continuing violence and their displacement from their homes.
The Untapped Potential of Zakat for Refugee Empowerment
As the world faces unprecedented refugee crises, sustainable financial assistance has emerged as a vital aspect of Islamic philanthropy. Deeply rooted in principles of human dignity, empathy, and the responsibility to aid those in need, Islamic philanthropy encompasses various forms of charitable giving, including Zakat (almsgiving). Zakat is a religious duty incumbent upon every Muslim, emphasising the […]