Following on the heels of his well-received op ed published by The Hill, Rev. El Shafie travelled to Washington, D.C. to meet with Members and staff of the United States Congress to discuss the important work of One Free World International.
Humanitarian Relief Campaign: Iraq & Syria
Yazidis survived a genocide by ISIS and are fighting to preserve their faith and homeland. Coalition forces continue to drive ISIS from Mosul in Iraq and are fighting to eliminate ISIS from their stronghold in Raqqa. As the military campaign to against ISIS and their campaign of genocide intensifies, thousands of civilians are being caught in the cross-fire and pushed from their homes.
Speak up for persecuted Rohingya
Tensions between the Buddhist majority and Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar have existed for many years. The Rohingya are considered illegal Bengali immigrants and are constantly denied recognition from the government of Myanmar. The 1982 Citizenship Law denied the Rohingya’s citizenship despite the people living in the region for generations. The Rohingya have been fleeing Myanmar because of the restrictions and policies placed by the government and more recently because of the violence committed by the state.
The Companion - RIP Jack
Yazidi Freedom Cruise
On September 5 One Free World International hosted the Yazidi Freedom Cruise with refugees and community supporters for a night to celebrate new hope and opportunity for the Yazidi community in Canada.
The refugees were rescued women who were enslaved by ISIS, Yazidis violently forced from their homes in Iraq, and their surviving family members who have resettled here in Canada. In addition to the refugees they were joined by community members and supporters taking part.
You can see photos from the cruise on OFWI's Facebook page (or below).
Watch the Zoomer News Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21Fgl6x8UU0
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