Canada - Make Gaza a Priority

Campaign Update - October 2, 2024

This past week, we have witnessed the deadliest attacks in Lebanon in decades. A massive escalation in Israeli airstrikes has so far killed more than 1,800 people, nearly a quarter of them being children and women, and has wounded over 8,500. Across Lebanon, more than 120,000 people have been displaced in the last few days, with families sheltering in desperate conditions in overcrowded schools. The crisis is growing by the day as intense bombing continues and more people flee, all while Israel continues to massacre innocent civilians with impunity.

In addition to facing Israel’s onslaught of attacks, Lebanon continues to experience one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with more than half of its 5.8 million population relying on humanitarian aid for basic needs.

Islamic Relief is on the ground and working tirelessly to provide urgent medical supplies to hospitals and clinics, along with food parcels, hygiene kits, blankets, and mattresses for those most affected. Our aid focuses on communities in Nabatieh, Tyre, Bekaa, and Baalbek, where thousands are seeking refuge.

We call on the Canadian government to demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire across the region. International humanitarian law must be upheld and civilians must be protected at all costs.

We urge you to send an email to your elected representatives now and help raise our collective voice.

Campaign Launch - September 13, 2024

As the Canadian Parliament reconvenes on September 16th, we are coming together to demand that Gaza be at the top of their agenda.

The people of Gaza have suffered unprecedented devastation for over 300 days due to relentless attacks and a blockade that has restricted access to vital aid. Hospitals, schools, and shelters have been targeted, leaving children and families in dire conditions.

The time to act is now.

The Government of Canada must do everything in its power to push for an immediate ceasefire, implement a complete arms embargo and advocate for vital humanitarian aid to reach the most vulnerable in Gaza.

Add your voice! Urge Canada to make Gaza a priority and protect innocent civilians. Take action now and send an email to your political representative. Let them know that Canadians care about Gaza, and we won’t remain silent while innocent lives are lost.

Our Goals

You have the power to make a difference. Through Canada: Make Gaza a Priority, we aim to

Make Sure Parliament Prioritizes Gaza
- Ensure that Gaza is put on the parliamentary agenda, discussed and prioritized the first week Parliament reconvenes.
Advocate for Humanitarian Access
- Advocate for unrestricted access for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza, providing life-saving resources to the most vulnerable.
Enforce an Arms Embargo
- Call for Canada to keep its promise and implement a full arms embargo to prevent further escalation and violence.
Call for a Ceasefire
- Do everything in our power to push for a ceasefire to save lives.

This is not just another issue—it’s a matter of life and death for millions.

Every day that passes without action worsens the situation. Civilians, including children, are the most affected by continued violence. The blockade on Gaza has been weaponized against the Palestinian people, depriving an entire population of basic necessities and life-saving aid.

We must stand together and urge our government to act now.

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Goal: 5000

Send an email to your political representative and demand the Government of Canada implement a full arms embargo and push for a ceasefire to save innocent lives.

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Dear [recipient position will go here] [recipient name will go here],

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I am writing to you as a concerned constituent deeply troubled by the rising violence in Lebanon and Gaza. The situation is rapidly becoming an all out regional war, and immediate action is needed to protect civilians, uphold international law, and ensure humanitarian access to those in need.

Lebanon is currently experiencing its deadliest period in decades, with hundreds of people killed, thousands wounded, and approximately 120,000 individuals displaced in the last few days. The Israeli airstrikes have destroyed entire neighbourhoods, forcing families into overcrowded shelters with limited access to basic necessities such as food, water, and medical care. There is growing fear that the violence could spill over into neighboring countries, further destabilizing the region.
 
The situation in Gaza is as dire as ever. There is a severe lack of essential services, including electricity, food, and clean water, as Gaza is on the verge of famine. According to UNICEF, over 564 schools have been destroyed or damaged since July 2024, and those that remain are operating with severe resource shortages, denying thousands of children their fundamental right to education.

I urge you, as my elected Member of Parliament, to:

Support a full arms embargo on Israel to prevent Canadian weapons from being used against civilians and humanitarians, in the violation of international law.
Push for this crisis to be a priority on the Parliamentary agenda, and ensure that Canada upholds its commitment to international law and human rights.
Advocate for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon, Gaza, and the wider region, prioritizing the protection of civilians.
Ensure humanitarian organizations have unimpeded access to provide emergency life-saving aid.


Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I look forward to hearing how you plan to advocate for a ceasefire and humanitarian access in Parliament.

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