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Not in God’s Name: Religions Against Religious Violence

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04 Mar 2016
Not in God’s Name: Religions Against Religious Violence

Muneeb Nasir, Executive Director of the Cordoba Centre for Civic Engagement and Leadership speaks about on why religiously motivated violence is not condoned.

“Most violence, conflicts and wars have nothing to do with religion whatsoever,” says Muneeb Nasir. “They are about power, territory, and glory, things that are secular, even profane.”

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Amira Elghawaby Honoured with 2026 Jack Layton Progress Prize

Amira Elghawaby Honoured with 2026 Jack Layton Progress Prize

The Broadbent Institute highlighted Elghawaby's commitment to prioritizing Muslim women, racialized communities, and youth. Her work has focused on combining advocacy with mentorship and public education to strengthen human rights and civic engagement.
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Montreal Schools Face Staffing Crisis as Expanded Secularism Law Leads to Firings

Montreal Schools Face Staffing Crisis as Expanded Secularism Law Leads to Firings

Mariem Gharnougui, a daycare educator lost her job in February. Sabaah Khan, a longtime volunteer who wears a hijab, was recently informed she can no longer drive students to basketball tournaments or assist in the school library.
10 Mar 2026 3 min read
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