Asalamualaikum,
As you know, the G20 summit is taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Center this weekend. With world leaders descending upon Toronto, many non government groups, institutions, organisations and community groups all over Canada are voicing their concerns about the ongoing humanitarian, economical and political injustices all over the world. They are also voicing their concerns about the resolutions of conflicts around the world especially, Kashmir, Palestine, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other social issues facing humanity.
The Canadian Government and the City of Toronto has recognized the need for public voice to be heard and has reserved space for protesters to voice their opinion and views using peaceful measures such as signs and slogans.
Other issues being brought up on June 25-27 are:
- self-determination for indigenous peoples
- climate justice
- income equity and community control over resources
- migrant justice and end to war and occupation
- gender justice, queer and disability rights
Please visit the following site for more information:
http://g20.torontomobilize.org/node/242
Our Kashmiri community, in association with the Azad Kashmiri community, has also organized a rally in ‘Protest Park’, which is where all groups wishing to demonstrate at the G20 will be gathering. Being the sons and daughters of Kashmiri soil, it is our responsibility to show our concerns about the human right abuses which have become a norm of governance in Kashmir.
Therefore we appeal to all conscious minded Kashmiris irrespective of their caste, religion, or creed that they should join the peaceful protest. Please see the location and timing below:
Date: Saturday, June 26th
Time: 09:30 AM
Location: Queens Park, near Queens Park Subway Station (Major intersection: University Ave. and College St.)
Please bring snacks, water, and any other accessories with you as there will be also a sit-in in the park.
Please feel free to bring signs and slogans stating the Kashmiri cause.
Please call any of the following numbers for more information:
647-300-6354
905-599-6222
416-995-6260
416-827-6336
Download this PDF to learn more about human right abuses in Kashmir.
Farooq Siddiqi
