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# Honouring human rights defenders
- URL: https://www.iqra.ca/2022/honouring-human-rights-defenders/
- Published: 2022-04-04T14:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2022-04-04T14:00:00.000Z
- Author: Iqra
- Tags: News, Justice for all, Rohingya, Salma Zahid, Michael Chong, Naila Saeed, Saifullah Muhammad, Abdul Hai Patel, Christopher White, Aliya Khan, Irshad Osman, Monia Mazigh

Justice For All Canada, a Canadian human rights organization, recently held a benefit event, **#LoveUmmah - A Night For Human Rights,** to recognize Canadian activists and human rights defenders. 

The following individuals were recognized for their exceptional service:

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The **Ally of Justice Award** honoured Hon. MP Salma Zahid as a politician or ally standing up for a human rights cause beyond just issuing statements.

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The **Ally of Justice Award** honoured Hon. MP Michael Chong as a politician or ally standing up for a human rights cause beyond just issuing statements.

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The **Indian Muslim Advocate of The Year Award** honoured Naila Saeed, for her courageous awareness-building and advocacy of the plight of Indian Muslims.

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The **Rohingya Advocate of The Year Award** honoured Saifullah Muhammad for his tireless advocacy and empowerment of Rohingya peoples in Canada and globally.

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The **Imam for Justice Award** honoured Imam Abdul Hai Patel for his consistent and fearless education on global justice and human rights through presentations, Khutbas, and advocacy. 

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The **Ally of Justice Award** honoured Reverend Christopher White for his exemplary advocacy and allyship of Uighur human rights in the Canadian church communities.

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**Voice of Justice Award** honoured Dr. Aliya Khan for her relentless advocacy and coalition building for Uighur human rights and global justice.

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The **Muslim-Indigenous Relations Award** honoured Imam Irshad Osman for his visionary leadership in Muslim-Indigenous youth engagement and reconciliation work. 

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The **Torch of Justice Award** honoured Dr. Monia Mazigh for her outstanding leadership, speaking, and writing on global human rights.

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The **Uighur Advocate of The Year Award** honoured Mehmet Tohti for his inspirational courage and leadership on the fight for justice and human rights for Uighur Muslims globally.