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NewsAug 25, 2023
Statement by Minister Khera marking six years since Myanmar military's attack on Rohingya
Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, issued a statement to mark six years since Myanmar military's attack on Rohingya.
NewsMay 24, 2023
Justice for All Canada Statement Condemning Drastic UN Funding Cuts for Rohingya Refugees
May 24th, 2023, Justice For All Canada condemns the World Food Programme’s second decision to reduce aid and ration cuts for Rohingya refugees in Myanmar and Bangladesh. These shocking funding cuts betray our commitment to upholding life-saving assistance and human rights for vulnerable Rohingya…
NewsJan 24, 2020
Burma Task Force Canada Welcomes International Court of Justice’s Provisional Judgement on Myanmar Genocide of Rohingya
The Hague – [On January 23], in an unanimous 17-0 ruling, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced provisional measures ordering Burma (Myanmar) to take immediate action to prevent genocidal acts against the Rohingya community. This important ruling requires the Burmese government to…
NewsAug 23, 2019
Rohingya Human Rights Network Organized Events Across Canada for August 25 Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day
The Rohingya Human Rights Network Canada has been established by Rohingya Canadians and their allies across Canada.
NewsJul 16, 2019
The global Rohingya diaspora throws lifelines to Bangladesh and Myanmar
Diasporas can play a significant role in the development and politics of their countries of origin.
NewsAug 9, 2018
August 25 Marks Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day Across Canada
Mississauga, Aug. 3, 2018 — Along with the global Rohingya communities, the Burma Task Force (BTF) and Canadian Rohingya Development Initiative (CRDI) have officially recognized August 25 as the date for the annual “Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day.”
NewsJul 12, 2018
I Am Rohingya is now available on Video on Demand
I Am Rohingya: A Genocide in Four Acts chronicles the journey of fourteen Rohingya youth who take to the stage in order to depict their families' harrowing experiences in Burma and beyond; before, during, and immediately after the escalation of military violence in their native Rakhine state; their…
NewsApr 30, 2018
Documentary about Rohingya Canadian youth theatre group coming to Ottawa, Toronto, and Waterloo
The documentary "I Am Rohingya" is coming to theatre in Ottawa (May 9) , Toronto (May 11) , and Waterloo (May 13) . The team behind the film is partnering with local organizations in each city to host the screenings, such as Inter Pares in Ottawa, a non-governmental organization that has been…
NewsJan 16, 2018
Rohingya in Canada Are Crowdfunding To Provide Winter Blankets for Refugees in Bangladesh
The Canadian Rohingya Development Initiative (CRDI) is a registered non-profit organization established by young members of the Rohingya community across Canada. CRDI works with prominent Canadians from different communities and organizations to advocate for the cause of Rohingya in Canada and…
NewsNov 28, 2017
#GivingTuesday Buy Halal Socks Today and Donations Go To Human Concern International's Rohingya Refugee Appeal
Human Concern International (HCI) is excited to be part of the Canadian Government's matching program to provide relief to the Rohingya. And today for Giving Tuesday HCI is proud to partner with Halal Socks. Please purchase socks for all your family and friends from www.halalsocks.com today and HCI…
NewsNov 25, 2017
Pictorial: Rohingya Youth Lead Canadian Movement For Justice in Myanmar
Rohingya Canadian youth, many of whom came as refugees to Canada, have been taking the lead in pushing for justice for their people in Myanmar and Bangladesh. Rallies, fundraisers, and awareness raising events have been organized across Canada, often with young members of Canada's Rohingya…
NewsOct 28, 2017
Ontario's Support for Humanitarian Efforts for the Rohingya in Myanmar
In October, Premier Kathleen Wynne met with members of the Rohingya refugee community and their allies in Kitchener-Waterloo, including many of the young actors from the play I Am Rohingya.
NewsSep 22, 2017
Bangladeshi Canadian Doctor Traveling To Help Rohingya Refugees
Bangladeshi Canadian Dr. Nabiha Islam is traveling to Bangladesh this month to provide medical relief to Rohingya refugees. She is currently fundraising online to help cover the costs of various medical services that will be offered to refugees through the charity Hope Foundation for Women and…
NewsSep 13, 2017
Vancouver-Based Rohingya Canadian Crowdfunding to Help the Rohingya Still in Burma
In light of the current humanitarian crisis and violence being experienced by the Rohingya community in Myanmar/Burma and Bangladesh, Muslim Link is sharing the stories of Rohingya refugees who have made a home in Canada. Yasmine Ullah is a Rohingya refugee living in Vancouver, BC. She is part of a…
NewsSep 13, 2017
What Muslim Canadians Can Do To Show Solidarity With The Rohingya in Myanmar, Bangladesh and Canada
Muslim Canadians are rallying across the country to support the Rohingya in Myanmar/Burma and Rohingya refugees who have fled to Bangladesh. On September 13th, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor of Myanmar . "The Prime Minister conveyed his deep concerns…
StoriesMay 9, 2017
Ahmed Hashim Ullah: Being a Rohingya Refugee in Bangladesh and Canada
Ahmed Hashim Ullah is a Rohingya refugee living in Kitchener-Waterloo. He and a number of other Rohingya refugee youth worked with Yusuf Zine to develop the play I Am Rohingya. They are successfully crowdfunded to raise enough funds to develop the story behind the making of the play into a…
NewsDec 20, 2016
Using Theatre to Tell The Stories of Rohingya Refugees in Canada: An Interview with Yusuf Zine
What started out as a play made by Rohingya refugee youth in Ontario is on its way to becoming a full length documentary. Muslim Link spoke with actor Yusuf Zine is crowdfunding for a documentary to share the stories of the Rohingya refugees he has been working with in Kitchener-Waterloo over the…
NewsDec 9, 2016
Help Support the Making of the "I Am Rohingya" Documentary by Rohingya Refugee Youth in Ontario
14 Rohingya refugee youth living in Ontario got together to save their people through theatre. Let's let the world hear their story. Support the making of the documentary on LaunchGood here .

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