Urgent Invitation: Town Hall on Bill C-12 & Refugee Rights
Tue, Jun 30
|Zoom
Join us for an urgent community discussion on the impact of Bill C-12 on refugees in Canada and how we can stand together in advocacy.
Time & Location
Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT
Zoom
Guests
About the event
Why Your Voice Matters
The introduction of Bill C-12 has significant implications for the safety and rights of refugees seeking sanctuary in Canada. At UPLIFT BLACK, we believe that informed community action is the most powerful tool for change. This Town Hall is designed to provide you with expert insights, clear advocacy strategies, and a platform to connect with like-minded partners.
We are honoured to be joined by two distinguished experts who will guide our conversation and provide actionable ideas for support
Featured Speaker: El-Farouk Khaki (he/him)
El-Farouk is a lawyer, inter-spiritual minister, and cofounder/imam of the ETJC Unity Mosque. He is recognized for his groundbreaking refugee cases based on sexual orientation, gender identity expression, and HIV status. A recipient of the Canadian Bar Association SOGIE Hero Award, El-Farouk is a powerful voice in human rights and spirituality.