MA: Human rights, faith leaders call on Parliament to recognize Gaza genocide
September 4, 2025
Community leaders and advocates will hold a press conference on Thursday, September 4, at 11:00 a.m. in the Parliamentary Press Gallery to call on Parliament to recognize Israel’s campaign in Gaza as genocide.
Justice For All Canada was a key stakeholder in ensuring the recognition of genocide in the House of Commons in relation to the Uyghur genocide and the Rohingya genocide.
The press conference will feature remarks from Taha Ghayyur (Executive Director, Justice For All Canada), Hala Alshaer (Palestinian Community Leader), Nadia Abu-Zahra (Associate Professor, University of Ottawa), Mohamed Abokasem (President, Jerusalem Community Services) and Imam Sikander Hashmi (Executive Director, Canadian Council of Imams), each representing human rights advocacy, community and faith groups.
Press conference details
Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. EST
Location: Parliamentary Press Gallery, Ottawa
Media contact: Ahmed Ramadan 416-402-3008 [email protected]
MEDIA NOTE: Participation in the question and answer portion of this event is in person or via Zoom, and is for accredited members of the Press Gallery only. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact [email protected] for temporary access.
Community leaders and advocates will hold a press conference on Thursday, September 4, at 11:00 a.m. in the Parliamentary Press Gallery to call on Parliament to recognize Israel’s campaign in Gaza as genocide.
Justice For All Canada was a key stakeholder in ensuring the recognition of genocide in the House of Commons in relation to the Uyghur genocide and the Rohingya genocide.
The press conference will feature remarks from Taha Ghayyur (Executive Director, Justice For All Canada), Hala Alshaer (Palestinian Community Leader), Nadia Abu-Zahra (Associate Professor, University of Ottawa), Mohamed Abokasem (President, Jerusalem Community Services) and Imam Sikander Hashmi (Executive Director, Canadian Council of Imams), each representing human rights advocacy, community and faith groups.
Press conference details
Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. EST
Location: Parliamentary Press Gallery, Ottawa
Media contact: Ahmed Ramadan 416-402-3008 [email protected]
MEDIA NOTE: Participation in the question and answer portion of this event is in person or via Zoom, and is for accredited members of the Press Gallery only. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact [email protected] for temporary access.