Bilal Siddiqui Blog: In Gaza we pray for a permanent ceasefire, right now Amid an unprecedented escalation, an Islamic Relief worker* in Gaza describes the rollercoaster of despair and hope as a temporary truce is announced. We are now in the 48th day of the Israeli war on ... Dec 6, 2023
Bilal Siddiqui Blog: My home has been destroyed, but we will rebuild Gaza As he grapples with heartbreaking news, an Islamic Relief aid worker* in Gaza struggles to plan for the future amid so much uncertainty. When I was around 10 years old, my father built a new house for... Dec 6, 2023
Bilal Siddiqui Blog: Overwhelming reunions during the humanitarian pause in Gaza An Islamic Relief aid worker* in Gaza recounts how he spent the first 4 days of a humanitarian pause during the unprecedented escalation in Gaza. As the humanitarian pause goes on, I am writing to tel... Dec 6, 2023
Bilal Siddiqui Islamic Relief Canada Statement: Majority of Afghan returnees from Pakistan don’t have shelter or food, new survey finds A new assessment by Islamic Relief has found dire conditions for Afghan refugees who have recently returned from Pakistan, with 90% of new arrivals left homeless ahead of a freezing Afghan winter. As ... Dec 1, 2023
Bilal Siddiqui Open Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau: Canada Must Call for a Permanent Ceasefire and End to the Siege on Gaza. November 23, 2023 Islamic Relief Canada CEO, Usama Khan, has written to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging him to demonstrate moral leadership and do everything in his power to bring about ... Nov 23, 2023
Bilal Siddiqui 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
Bilal Siddiqui 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
Bilal Siddiqui 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
Bilal Siddiqui 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
Bilal Siddiqui 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
Bilal Siddiqui 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
Bilal Siddiqui 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