Canadian Muslims for Palestine (CMP) is a Canadian Islamic organization focused on promoting freedom, peace, justice, and dignity for Palestine and Palestinians.
The commitment to justice is rooted in the Islamic tradition, which calls on people to stand firmly for fairness and truth. The Qur’an teaches: “Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to God, even against yourselves or your parents or your kin…” (Qur’an 5:135)
As Canadians, we share a collective responsibility to support policies that uphold our national values of fairness, liberty, and justice for all. These shared principles guide our work in advocating for the rights and dignity of Palestinians, both in Canada and abroad.
OBJECTIVES OF CANADIAN MUSLIMS FOR PALESTINE
I. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Through education and outreach, CMP aims to raise awareness about the ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestinian land, which remains one of the longest-standing occupations in modern history. CMP strives to humanize Palestinians, helping Canadians see them not as distant figures in a conflict, but as individuals who share universal values—freedom, dignity, and justice.
CMP’s work also highlights the systemic human rights violations in the West Bank and Gaza, the struggles of over seven million Palestinian refugees, and the discriminatory policies affecting Palestinian citizens of Israel. These issues are rarely covered in mainstream discourse, and CMP believes that informed Canadians will demand a fairer approach to Middle East policy.
II. ADVOCACY FOR A BALANCED CANADIAN POLICY
CMP works to raise awareness across Canadian society and to promote a just, rights‑based, viable, and lasting resolution to the situation in Palestine. Our advocacy engages government officials to uphold international law and advance concrete steps toward peace and accountability.
CMP envisions a just and durable solution grounded in:
- religious freedom for people of all faiths, including full access to places of worship
- self‑determination for the Palestinian people and the ability to build thriving, sustainable communities
- respect for human rights and the implementation of international law and relevant UN resolutions
UN Security Council Resolutions 242, 465, and 2334 affirm that the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem are occupied territories, and that all measures taken to alter their status — including settlement expansion, land confiscation, and demographic changes — have no legal validity under international law.
III. COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SUPPORT
CMP works to support Palestinian Canadians and other affected communities by ensuring they have access to the resources and opportunities needed to live with peace, security, and dignity in Canada. We hope to assist families navigate challenges as they build their lives in Canada.
CMP also advocates to ensure that the concerns and lived experiences of Palestinian Canadians and other communities are understood, respected, and meaningfully reflected in the development of Canadian policy. When policies fall short of upholding these rights, CMP seeks to challenge or improve such policies.
IV. NETWORKING
CMP works in partnership with other Palestinian and human‑rights organizations that share similar mandates and objectives. Through these collaborations, CMP strengthens its advocacy efforts and amplifies the voices of affected communities.
CMP also seeks to build relationships with Islamic organizations across Canada, encouraging their support for Palestine, Palestinian Canadians, and other communities facing related challenges.
