For over a hundred years the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada (NCJWC) has supported immigrants and refugees coming to Canada during and after the displacements of war.
At this terrible time, hundreds of thousands of refugees are risking their lives to escape intolerable situations, only to face the horrors of flight, human smugglers, and insecurity, and are unable to meet their basic human needs.
We urge all Canadians to do what they can to ensure the safety, dignity and well-being of these traumatized people.
Protocols do not take precedence over saving lives. Contact your elected representatives and urge them to make a difference. Contact non-governmental organizations, and find out how you can help.
Spread awareness and encourage action.
We need to ensure that these refugees find a safe haven. We can be that haven.
Let's make it happen.
Sharon Allentuck
President
National Council of Jewish Women of Canada