York Region Muslims

Muslim community non-profit organization promoting unity, collaboration, representation, and equity goals in York Region.

[Amira Elghawaby @AmiraElghawaby]

For educators, workplace managers, & anyone wanting to better understand how Islamophobia poisons our societies and can lead to deadly violence like what tragically unfolded in #SanDiego, this Canadian government resource provides universal insights:

🔗 https://t.co/080JI5VY3D

[ABC News @ABC]

Hawaa Abdullah, daughter of Amin Abdullah, the security guard who was killed along with two others in Monday's shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, honored her father as a role model and the "absolute best dad in the world." https://t.co/8squbGAEG8

[B'Tselem בצלם بتسيلم @btselem]

For the first time since the 1967 occupation, Israel is expelling an entire Palestinian neighborhood in Jerusalem.

The Silwan area, located near the "Holy Basin," the Temple Mount, and al-Aqsa Mosque, is home to many archaeological and historical sites of exceptional significance.

As of April 2026, approximately 1,800 residents in Silwan are under threat of expulsion, after hundreds have already been uprooted and left homeless in the past two years. In Baten al-Hawa alone, 33 families have already been expelled, and 53 additional families, including 130 children, face a similar fate. In al-Bustan, Israel has already demolished 48 homes and plans to demolish the homes of 123 more families, which will lead to the expulsion of approximately 1,450 people.

The expulsion in Silwan is part of a policy of ethnic cleansing throughout the entire West Bank.

Link to the full article >> https://t.co/hgffW3ngZm

[ANCHOR (formerly Vaughan African Canadian Assoc.) @VACAORG]

Please share with high school students interested in a unique after school program focused on future success, literacy, personal growth, employment training and civic participation. #BSACafe @BYRYouth @YRMuslims @YorkRegion @supblkcharities
Community service hrs provided.

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

"Between October 2023 and December 2025, more than 38,000 women and girls were killed in #Gaza, the result of Israeli air bombardment and land military operations.

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 47 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙞𝙧𝙡𝙨 𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙮." - @UN_Women

[United Nations @UN]

Even wars have rules.

The Geneva Conventions protect civilians in conflict and help ensure assistance reaches those in need, without discrimination.

https://t.co/Jh9e5nxBVl

[Shree Paradkar//श्री पराडकर 🍁 @ShreeParadkar]

Stephen Lewis didn’t coin the term but he was the first to officially name anti-Black racism in a Canadian government report. His landmark 1992 Report on Race Relations was foundational to understanding how systemic discrimination worked. #RIP

[Amira Elghawaby @AmiraElghawaby]

On the National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia, we honour the lives of the victims of the horrific January 29, 2017 attack at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Québec:

Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzeddine Soufiane, and Aboubaker Thabti.

They were fathers, sons, brothers and husbands—men whose lives mattered deeply to their families, to their communities and to our country. Their legacy strengthens our resolve to confront injustice, racism and Islamophobia, and to stand in solidarity with Muslim communities across Canada.

At a time of profound global challenges, this National Day of Remembrance takes on renewed urgency and meaning. As we honour the victims, we also stand with all people affected by Islamophobia and all those who continue to face discrimination and violence in their daily lives.

Our government remains steadfast in its commitment to combatting hate and intolerance, and to ensuring that Canadian Muslims feel safe and protected in their neighbourhoods and their places of worship.

Through the work of Canada’s Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia and Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate, we are providing at-risk communities with access to financial support to protect their gathering spaces and funding local initiatives that bring Canadians together and combat racism.

We encourage all people, organizations and communities to use the Canadian Guide to Understanding and Combatting Islamophobia: For a more inclusive Canada.

We also invite all Canadians to take concrete action to prevent and address hate and discrimination in their communities, including by marking the ninth anniversary of the tragic Québec City mosque attack through acts of solidarity, such as wearing a green fabric square which can easily be made at home as shown in our Green Square campaign video.

Islamophobia and all forms of racism have no place in Canada. As we mark this day together, let us remind ourselves of what unites us as Canadians. Our commitment to respect, justice and inclusion will always be stronger than what seeks to divide us.

- Joint statement with the Hon. @MarcMillerVM, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages

#RememberJan29

https://t.co/DIHKPUyYuA

[Amira Elghawaby @AmiraElghawaby]

I have been hearing from Canadian Sudanese communities who have been living a constant nightmare as they watch loved ones in Sudan continue to experience a brutal, ceaseless war and suffer massacres, famine, and displacement. Many are urging Canada to do all it can to help save lives.

[Amira Elghawaby @AmiraElghawaby]

💕"I believe that women are the backbone of society and when we rise, the whole world rises with us."

🌟 Watch Jasmine's inspiring story of contribution & belonging, marking Canadian Islamic History Month.

#TogetherforCanada 🍁

🔗https://t.co/h49dQl7pHx

[Amira Elghawaby @AmiraElghawaby]

Misinformation and disinformation can be dangerous, leading to hate and division. It's important to check facts. ⬇️

📰No evidence Canadian schools banning pork from lunches as rumours spread | https://t.co/SMUai76VeY https://t.co/lsh4jI9iqD

[Amira Elghawaby @AmiraElghawaby]

🗓️This Canadian Islamic History Month watch stories of resilience, success, and belonging that challenge stereotypes.

🍁Like Ibrahim, one of five young Canadian Muslims whose story is part of the #TogetherforCanada campaign.

📺Watch & share: https://t.co/2i7cHZgNnx

[Canadian Heritage @CdnHeritage]

Inspirational Canadian stories. A shared responsibility for a brighter future. This Canadian Islamic History Month, let’s reflect, learn, and stand together for Canada.

Discover the stories and explore the resources: https://t.co/f5deL21jE4

[Amira Elghawaby @AmiraElghawaby]

🍁Today marks the start of Canadian Islamic History Month, when we celebrate the many contributions of Muslim communities to our shared Canadian story.

This month, explore the #TogetherforCanada campaign, where the voices of Canadian Muslims come alive through stories of resilience, belonging, and success.

Learn more: https://t.co/tLTHp0C5KH

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine.

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

Today, Canada recognises the State of Palestine.

[York Region Muslims @YRMuslims]

@MarkJCarney Canada has finally done the absolute right thing. Much respect to @HMcPhersonMP as well for advocating tirelessly on behalf of Palestinians. @IJV_Toronto @Mivasair

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

“It is clear there is an intent to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza through acts that meet the criteria set forth in the Genocide Convention.”

UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry's report shows #Israel has committed #genocide in #Gaza.

https://t.co/UGjepPwmwo

[Marlee Wasser @mwasser]

Yesterday I sent the following email message to my MP, @EvanLSolomon, with the subject line "Urgent response required to public safety concerns" (still waiting for a response from his office):

Dear Minister Solomon,
I'm a resident of your constituency, Toronto Centre...

[Amira Elghawaby @AmiraElghawaby]

Canadian Palestinians have endured nearly 24 months of watching the incessant bombing, the forced starvation, and the targeting of their innocent loved ones.

They are asking for concrete steps & consequences to stop the horrifying violations of international humanitarian law.