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Monia Mazigh and Taha Ghayyur

Monia Mazigh is an Ottawa academic, author and human rights activist. Taha Ghayyur is the executive director of Justice for All Canada, a human rights and advocacy organization.


As Canada recommits to ending violence against women and girls, Ottawa should stand up for Bilkis Bano

It’s inconceivable that Canada is silent while a woman is raped every 17 minutes in India. Canada can’t just choose certain women and ignore others. There should never be a day when women like Bilkis Bano have to battle alone.

opinion | BY MONIA MAZIGH AND TAHA GHAYYUR | December 27, 2022