International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually to commemorate March 21, 1960, when police in Sharpeville, South Africa, killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws". #IDERD#RESPECT#StandUp4HumanRights
To celebrate #BHM2024, we sent a letter to political leaders to highlight ongoing systemic anti-Black racism faced by Black workers and communities & seek swift government action to combat and eradicate it. https://t.co/hV1JBO9CUq
Bullying can have long-term repercussions, like depression, anxiety, and mental trauma; as well as cause and perpetuate low self-esteem. It can have a negative impact beyond the victims directly affected, including on the morale and productivity of the whole team. #PinkShirtDay
We are calling on Canada’s premiers to address #HealthCareCrisis by investing the $46 billion in new health care funding over the next decade committed by Federal Govt, in quality public health care. Join me. #CdnPoli#CanLab https://t.co/r97sTypKLh @ECPIPSC@PIPSC_IPFPC
.on the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia, I encourage everyone to take a moment to remember the victims, their families, and survivors of this attack, and to stand with members of the Muslim... https://t.co/6IRZWfCm1L
Happy #ThaiPongal to #Tamil friends celebrating in 🇨🇦 & around the world. Pongal (பொங்கல்), also called Thai Pongal (தைப்பொங்கல்), is a harvest festival celebrated at the start of the month, Thai, according to Tamil solar calendar, usually on January 14 or 15.#Pongal2023
Amazigh New Year is celebrated on 12 January, according to Gregorian calendar and marks the beginning of the crop year. The Amazigh follow the Julian calendar, meaning that on January 12, the Amazigh community are welcoming the year….2973! Happy #Yennayer#Yennayer2973
Merry Christmas to Orthodox Christians who follow the Julian calendar and mark the festival of Christmas on January 7. Joyeux Noël! #MerryChristmas#OrthodoxChristmas
The reality is that many marginalized communities and individuals continue to suffer from the violation of their human rights. Therefore, on this International Human Rights Day, let’s commit to #StandUp4HumanRights#HumanRightsDay https://t.co/fTVd9i8kEn
The World Leaders Summit at #COP27 gets underway today, with more than 100 heads of state and governments here to make progress on climate action.
Watch the livestream starting at 12:15 (GMT+2).
October is Canadian Islamic History Month when we honour and celebrate our country’s large and diverse Muslim communities and their many contributions to Canada. We must also recognize the challenges Muslim Canadians face and commit to always standing against Islamophobia.