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CCMW National Equality, Equity & Empowerment.

The story of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women begins in 1982 when a group of dynamic and devoted Muslim women from across the country congregated in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Led by the late Dr. Lila Fahlman, these women sought to mobilize their passion for social justice and faith in order to enrich their communities and work towards the common good of Canadian society. This inaugural meeting led to the establishment of what is now known as CCMW and for the past 30 years its proud and accomplished roster of members have achieved and continue to achieve great milestones for Muslim Women and Canada’s multicultural landscape. A highly diverse organization, CCMW is firmly committed to the overarching vision of improving the status of women and empowering Muslim Women to remain true to their Islamic heritage and Canadian identity.

Join us for an accessible and informative session on Understanding Legal Protections – Knowing Your Rights & Available L...
10/05/2026

Join us for an accessible and informative session on Understanding Legal Protections – Knowing Your Rights & Available Legal Remedies.

This session will explore legal protections available to individuals experiencing threats, harassment, family violence, or concerns involving fi****ms, including:

🔹 Peace bonds
🔹 Restraining orders
🔹 Emergency protection orders
🔹 Probation conditions
🔹 Canadian red flag fi***rm laws

We’ll discuss what these legal remedies are, when they may be appropriate, how to seek them, and what happens once an order is in place.

📅 October 22, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM ET

Whether you’re seeking information for yourself, supporting someone you care about, or looking to better understand available legal protections, join us to learn more about your rights and options.

Register here: https://www.ccmw.com/event/understanding-legal-protections-knowing-your-rights-available-legal-remedies/

When someone you care about discloses that they’ve experienced harm or abuse, knowing what to say, and what to do next, ...
10/04/2026

When someone you care about discloses that they’ve experienced harm or abuse, knowing what to say, and what to do next, can feel overwhelming.

Join CCMW LAW on October 14th at 12 PM ET for Responding to Disclosures of Harm and Abuse, a webinar exploring how we can respond with care, compassion, and intention when a friend, family member, or community member shares their experience.

This workshop is part of CCMW LAW’s Understanding GBV/IPV Within the Muslim Context series.

Register Here: https://www.ccmw.com/event/webinar-responding-to-disclosure-of-harm-and-abuse/

We’re excited to have Shahzia Noorally joining us as the facilitator for our upcoming webinar on leading with your value...
10/03/2026

We’re excited to have Shahzia Noorally joining us as the facilitator for our upcoming webinar on leading with your values!

📅 October 15th | 7:00 PM ET
🔗 Register today and join the conversation!
https://www.ccmw.com/event/leading-with-your-values/

*This webinar is part of a free public series hosted by CCMW’s Leadership & Mentorship Pilot Program, exploring the tools and relationships that move careers forward for Muslim and racialized women.

2026 Women Who Inspire Recipient Spotlight: Dr. Ndeye Dieynaba Ndiaye Professor Ndeye Dieynaba Ndiaye is an regular Prof...
10/02/2026

2026 Women Who Inspire Recipient Spotlight: Dr. Ndeye Dieynaba Ndiaye

Professor Ndeye Dieynaba Ndiaye is an regular Professor of Law at the Faculty of Political Science and Law and Director of Graduate Law Programs. As Director of the Observatory on International Migration, Refugees, Stateless Persons, and Asylum (OMIRAS), she leads this research group on human mobility using an interdisciplinary—or even multidisciplinary—approach. Ms. Ndiaye is also a member of the Quebec Bar. She holds a doctorate in law from the Faculty of Law at Université Laval (Quebec, Canada); her doctoral research focused on the impact of efforts to combat irregular migration on the rights of migrants in countries of origin or transit.

Pre Ndeye Dieynaba Ndiaye est professeure agrégée de droit à la faculté des sciences politiques et juridiques, Directrice des programmes d'études de cycles supérieurs en droit. Directrice de l'Observatoire sur les migrations internationales, les réfugiés, les apatrides et l'asile (OMIRAS), elle dirige ce groupe de recherche sur les mobilités humaines suivant une dimension interdisciplinaire voire multidisciplinaire. Mme Ndiaye est aussi membre du Barreau du Québec. Dieynaba est docteure en droit de la Faculté de droit de de l’Université Laval, Québec, Canada qui porte sur l’impact de la lutte contre les migrations irrégulières sur les droits des migrants dans les pays d’origine ou de transit.

Join us in celebrating the remarkable women being honoured at the 2026 Women Who Inspire Awards!

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets: https://www.ccmw.com/scholarship/women-who-inspire-awards-2026/

2026 Women Who Inspire Recipient Spotlight: Dr. Alaa MurabitDr. Alaa Murabit is a physician who builds the financial and...
10/01/2026

2026 Women Who Inspire Recipient Spotlight: Dr. Alaa Murabit

Dr. Alaa Murabit is a physician who builds the financial and policy architecture for global security and resilience, working across governments, the private sector, and multilateral partners. At 21, during Libya’s revolution, she founded Voice of Libyan Women as a final-year medical student – running workshops in mosques, training women to participate in the political transition, and authoring the Noor Campaign, which used Qur’anic scholarship to challenge gender-based violence and reached over fifty countries. She went on to co-architect the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the framework now shaping how countries, including Canada, measure progress on equity and development, and has mobilized more than $40 billion over her career toward health, gender, and development outcomes.

Join us in celebrating the remarkable women being honoured at the 2026 Women Who Inspire Awards!

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets: https://www.ccmw.com/scholarship/women-who-inspire-awards-2026/

2026 Women Who Inspire Recipient Spotlight: Mudawi Samar Mudawi is a Black Muslim woman who immigrated to Canada from S...
10/01/2026

2026 Women Who Inspire Recipient Spotlight: Mudawi

Samar Mudawi is a Black Muslim woman who immigrated to Canada from Sudan in 2021. Her lived experience has shaped how she sees the world and deepened her commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice. As Associate Director of Partnership Development & Stewardship at the Diversity Institute, she brings together research, partnerships, and community engagement to advance systems change, and leads the Canadian Council of Muslim Women’s work on an intersectional feminist AI strategy focused on equity and inclusion.

Join us in celebrating the remarkable women being honoured at the 2026 Women Who Inspire Awards!

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets: https://www.ccmw.com/scholarship/women-who-inspire-awards-2026/

2026 Women Who Inspire Recipient Spotlight: OUATTARA, EIT Mabintou Ouattara is a Canadian-Ivorian engineer and communit...
09/30/2026

2026 Women Who Inspire Recipient Spotlight: OUATTARA, EIT

Mabintou Ouattara is a Canadian-Ivorian engineer and community leader passionate about creating opportunities for women and youth to pursue leadership and make their voices heard. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Ubora Women’s Initiative, she builds pathways for African, Black, and Caribbean women and girls to engage in leadership, diplomacy, and international affairs. As a woman in engineering, she understands firsthand the challenges young women face entering traditionally male-dominated fields, which has driven her to mentor students through programs like the University of Alberta’s Female Engineering Mentorship Program and Ontario Tech University’s Women in Engineering Mentorship Program.

Join us in celebrating the remarkable women being honoured at the 2026 Women Who Inspire Awards!

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets: https://www.ccmw.com/scholarship/women-who-inspire-awards-2026/

Today, CCMW joins people across Canada in observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.
09/30/2026

Today, CCMW joins people across Canada in observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

2026 Women Who Inspire Recipient Spotlight: Dr. Ayse Rumeysa MohammedDr. Ayşe Rumeysa Mohammed blends high-tech innovati...
09/29/2026

2026 Women Who Inspire Recipient Spotlight: Dr. Ayse Rumeysa Mohammed

Dr. Ayşe Rumeysa Mohammed blends high-tech innovation with grassroots social change. She holds a PhD and works as an Applied AI Engineer and researcher at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, holding two patents and applying analytical rigor and systems thinking to environmental solutions. Alongside this, she is the Founder and CEO of Renewify Inc., an award-winning circular enterprise tackling the fast-fashion crisis through zero-waste textile upcycling, built on a “double bottom line” business model that pairs environmental impact with flexible, dignified, and accessible employment for women seeking financial independence or rebuilding their lives.

Join us in celebrating the remarkable women being honoured at the 2026 Women Who Inspire Awards!

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets: https://www.ccmw.com/scholarship/women-who-inspire-awards-2026/

These remarkable women are using their voices, experiences and leadership to create change, and we can’t wait to honour ...
09/29/2026

These remarkable women are using their voices, experiences and leadership to create change, and we can’t wait to honour them together.

Join us on Sunday, November 8 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM for an afternoon of celebration, connection and inspiration as we recognize their achievements and celebrate the incredible women who continue to inspire us.

🎟️ EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS SEPTEMBER 30th!
CCMW members receive an additional 20% off!

Don’t miss your chance to be in the room and celebrate these inspiring women. Get your tickets today!

👉 https://www.ccmw.com/scholarship/women-who-inspire-awards-2026/

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