On International Women’s Day, WRMC, Reed Smith LLP and the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture announce a new initiative with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to resettle up to 100 refugee women survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) from Mexico to Canada.
Rétablissement du financement de l'UNRWA et création d'une mission de protection pour faire face à la crise humanitaire à Gaza
Pour faire face à la grave crise humanitaire à laquelle sont confrontées plus de 2 millions de personnes déplacées à Gaza, le WRMC demande que le financement de l'Office de secours et de travaux des Nations unies (UNRWA) soit immédiatement rétabli. Le Conseil demande également la création d'une mission de protection des travailleurs humanitaires, accompagnée d'un nouveau groupe de contact pour l'aide humanitaire et la reconstruction à Gaza.
WRMC Updates
Updates from the World Refugee & Migration Council, December 2023.
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 […]