US EditionLack of Action on Gaza Erodes Muslims’ Sense of Belonging in Canada: Envoy
- In Ottawa, the federal special representative on combating Islamophobia said Ottawa's approach to the war in Gaza is eroding many Muslim-Canadians' sense of belonging.
- Last week, the UN World Food Program reported 100,000 women and children in Gaza suffering from severe malnutrition, while Israel disputes the UN account.
- Amid resettlement challenges, Canada, Elghawaby noted, has issued fewer than 1,200 visas despite accepting 5,000 applications and needs to fix problems in the program for Gaza relatives.
- Without meaningful action, Elghawaby wrote that fear among Canadians with family in Gaza grows each day and Muslim-Canadian advocates face ongoing branding as terrorist sympathizers.
- Advocates call for "every tool" proposed by international organizations to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law, including more sanctions or a full arms embargo on Israel.
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Lack of action on Gaza erodes Muslims' sense of belonging in Canada: envoy
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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OTTAWA—Ottawa's approach to the war in Gaza erodes the sense of belonging of many Muslim Canadians to this country, says the Federal Special Representative for Combating Islamophobia. "This horrific and persistent situation profoundly affects people's sense of belonging," said Amira Elghawaby, in an interview with The Canadian Press. "This is linked to the dehumanization...of Palestinian life, of Muslim life."Since February 2023, Ms. Elghawaby h…
·Richelieu, Canada
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