CRDI brings attention to the Rohingya cause on World Refugee Day 2019 (Toronto, Canada, June 20, 2019) – Today we honour the strength and spirit of the millions of refugees around the world. We acknowledge all those who have been forced to flee their homes because of persecution, war, or violence. Once again, Canadian Rohingya […]
CRDI is Shocked and Appalled by the Leaked ASEAN Report on the Repatriation Plan of Rohingyas Back to Rakhine State (Toronto, Canada, June 17, 2019) — ASEAN cannot be trusted with Rohingya repatriation. Repatriation at this moment is refoulement. ASEAN is not putting the views and wishes of the Rohingya community in Bangladesh and the […]
Bangladesh: Protect Refugees, End Plan to Erect Fences Around Rohingya Refugee Camps (Toronto, Canada, June 3, 2019) — Citing a rise in violence, trafficking, and other illegal activities, the Bangladeshi authorities are reportedly putting a new 16-point recommendation plan in place with the aim of ending illicit markets which include cellphone SIM cards traded among […]
Amnesty International’s latest report, “No one can protect us” is an evidence-based, persuasive detailing of the most recent military violence in Rakhine state against ethnic Rakhine and Rohingya. May 30, 2019 – Toronto, Canada: Amnesty International just released a hard-hitting report on the continued violations of international humanitarian law and human rights abuses in Rakhine […]
Statement: CRDI Remarks on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 21, 2019, Toronto: On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we pause to reaffirm our commitment to eliminating all forms of racism, xenophobia and intolerance. It is a chance to reflect on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, […]
Bhashan Char: CRDI Rejects the relocation plan March 8, 2019, Toronto: The Canadian Rohingya Development Initiative (CRDI) is deeply troubled by the Bangladeshi Government’s plan to relocate Rohingyas to a flood-prone island even amid criticisms raised by the humanitarian community and Rohingyas themselves. Bhashan Char island is hundreds of kilometers away from where most Rohingya refugees […]
The Honorable Christina Alexandra Freeland, P.C., M.P. Minister of Foreign Affairs, House of Commons Ottawa, ON. K1A 0A6 Re: Thanking Canada for Supporting Rohingya Human Rights Dear Minister Freeland: May this letter find you in the best of health and spirit. We, the refugee youth with the Canadian Rohingya Development Initiative (CRDI), wish to thank […]
We are proud to announce the launch of our new website! After months of hard work and dedication, the members of Canadian Rohingya Development Initiative are delighted to officially announce the launch of our new website today, 8 November, 2017. You can now find us at www.rohingya.ca Our goal with this new website is to […]
By Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | 02 November 2017 Mr. President, Distinguished delegates, A few weeks ago, I was in Bangladesh, at the border with Myanmar – witnessing the most rapid refugee exodus since the massive population movements of the mid-1990s. It was a stark illustration of what happens when the […]
