Current Advocacy Issues
With the Introduction of the Our London Family Act by the Ontario NDP, supported by the Ontario Liberal Party and the Ontario Green Party, Hikma calls on the Doug Ford Government to complete the non-partisan support of this legislation, so that it can be passed before this June’s provincial election. Accordingly, we have this message …
As party of the City of London’s Plan to dismantle Islamophobia, The City is hiring a Muslim Community Liaison Advisor. The position of the Muslim Community Liaison Advisor will be to work with the community and the City of London to guide the implementation of this action plan. The position is approved for a minimum …
On February 15th, 2022, London City Council unanimously passed a comprehensive plan to dismantle Islamophobia. Said Mayor Ed Holder, “What happened the eve of June 6, 2021, was London’s darkest hour. From that moment onward, there could be no question, racism existed in our city. Hatred had managed to take root. There was no way …
Earlier this month, Amnesty International published a crucial and detailed report on continuous Israeli violations against the Palestinian people. The report fully examines the structural and direct violence caused by the policies of the government of Israel. Amnesty International’s findings further solidify the calls to officially classify Israeli policies in the occupied Palestinian territory, including …
This past week, the City of London, lead by Rumina Morris, the Director, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, and her team, released its report and action plan. You can find the 160 page report by clicking here. The report will be presented to City Council’s Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee meeting scheduled for Feb 8 at 4pm. …
