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Sudan - 2 years on, the world must act faster to stop famine spreading

Sudan - 2 years on, the world must act faster to stop famine spreading

Sudan - 2 years on, the world must act faster to stop famine spreading

The world must act faster to stop famine from spreading in Sudan, as the country marks 2 years of war. Two years of war in Sudan has created the world’s worst hunger crisis, with famine and mass hunge...

Apr 15, 2025 Statement

Thousands of Afghan families crossing from Pakistan with only the clothes on their backs

Thousands of Afghan families crossing from Pakistan with only the clothes on their backs

Tens of thousands of Afghans are facing dire conditions in makeshift camps after crossing the border from Pakistan, an Islamic Relief assessment team reports. Many are arriving in Afghanistan without ...

Apr 14, 2025 Statement

New Research Reveals Female Genital Mutilation being performed in Canada

New Research Reveals Female Genital Mutilation being performed in Canada

[Burlington, March 21,2025] – A groundbreaking new report by Islamic Relief Canada reveals that Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is occurring in Canada – in private homes and through girls be...

Mar 27, 2025 Press Release

OP-Ed: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting is happening in Canada, and we need to invest in more community-led action to end and prevent this practice.

OP-Ed: Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting is happening in Canada, and we need to invest in more community-led action to end and prevent this practice.

For far too long, female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) has been commonly seen by Canadians as a problem that only exists “somewhere else” — in parts of Africa, Asia, or the Middle East. But the r...

Mar 24, 2025 Statement

STATEMENT: Blocking of all aid into Gaza will cause a fatal blow.

STATEMENT: Blocking of all aid into Gaza will cause a fatal blow.

Israel’s decision to once again prevent all humanitarian aid from entering Gaza will push Gaza back towards famine during the holy month of Ramadan, with fatal consequences for young children. Denying...

Mar 6, 2025 In the Media

Sudanese civilians returning to Wad Madani will need support, Islamic Relief Canada says

Sudanese civilians returning to Wad Madani will need support, Islamic Relief Canada says

People returning to the central Sudanese city of Wad Madani will need a lot of support as aid workers describe much of the city as a "destroyed skeleton". Hundreds of thousands of people fled heavy fi...

Jan 13, 2025 Statement

Elderly people in Lebanon left without medicine, food or fuel as winter approaches and bombing continues

Elderly people in Lebanon left without medicine, food or fuel as winter approaches and bombing continues

Israel’s ongoing bombardment of Lebanon has left elderly people especially vulnerable and without essential medicine, food, and fuel for heating as winter approaches, Islamic Relief aid workers report...

Nov 13, 2024 Statement

Israel’s UNRWA ban will kill many more Palestinians

Israel’s UNRWA ban will kill many more Palestinians

In response to the Israeli Knesset’s decision to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from areas under Israeli control, Islamic Relief says: Israel is bombing and starving Palestinia...

Oct 29, 2024 Statement

Statement: Islamic Relief Canada commenting on the latest IPC report on Gaza said:

Statement: Islamic Relief Canada commenting on the latest IPC report on Gaza said:

International governments must increase pressure on Israel to end its siege of Gaza and allow sufficient aid in, Islamic Relief says as new analysis shows the specter of famine increasing and hundreds...

Oct 17, 2024 Statement

The Humanitarian Coalition launches urgent appeal for Lebanon – Government of Canada will match donations

The Humanitarian Coalition launches urgent appeal for Lebanon – Government of Canada will match donations

Ottawa, 9 October 2024 – As the humanitarian situation in Lebanon continues to deteriorate rapidly —with more than 2,000 people killed, more than 9,800 injured and an estimated one million people flee...

Oct 9, 2024 Press Release

One year on, the world has failed civilians in Gaza, with terrifying global consequences

One year on, the world has failed civilians in Gaza, with terrifying global consequences

One year on, the world has failed civilians in Gaza, with terrifying global consequences The world’s complete failure to protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza over the past year is doing irreparable d...

Oct 4, 2024 Statement

Press Release: Lebanese Canadian From GTA Traveling to Lebanon to Assist with Relief Efforts.

Press Release: Lebanese Canadian From GTA Traveling to Lebanon to Assist with Relief Efforts.

BURLINGTON, September , 2024 – With Lebanon facing its deadliest days in decades amidst the massive escalation of Israeli airstrikes, Islamic Relief Canada staff has arrived in Lebanon to help with re...

Sep 30, 2024 Press Release

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