2025 Year in Review
In 2025, amid ongoing challenges such as the continued impact of Quebec’s secularism laws, rising online hate, and persistent barriers to equitable employment and safety, CCMW deepened its national impact. Through research-driven conferences, workplace and digital anti-racism education, survivor-centred initiatives, expanded legal supports, and the celebration of Muslim women’s leadership and scholarship, CCMW strengthened pathways for belonging, justice, and opportunity for Muslim women and girls across Canada. Let’s take a look back at the projects and impact at CCMW in 2025!
Legal Services Coordination Program
In 2025, CCMW expanded its Legal Services Coordination Program, creating a culturally safe, faith-informed pathway to legal support for Muslim women navigating family law, immigration, and human rights matters. This program enhances access to justice by linking women with appropriate legal advice and resources in multiple languages.
Muslim Women Scholars Series
Throughout 2025, CCMW facilitated the Muslim Women Scholars Series, highlighting the work of contemporary Muslim women academics and thought leaders. This ongoing educational project challenges stereotypes, broadens public understanding of Muslim women’s scholarship, and deepens critical discourse on topics relevant to communities across Canada.
Digital Anti-Racism Education (DARE) & Workshops
The Digital Anti-Racism Education (DARE) Project is CCMW’s national program designed to raise awareness, combat and empower racialized women, girls and allies with the resources needed to counter online hate.
We offer workshops nationwide (including Racism 101 and Countering Cyberhate 101), and this year we have trained 1,149 participants in understanding Anti-Islamophobia, Anti-Racism & Anti-oppression and Countering Cyberhate.
Download the project overview to learn more. For more information and/or to schedule a workshop, please contact educationcoordinator@ccmw.com
National ASPIRE 2025 Employment Conference
CCMW hosted the ASPIRE National Employment Conference: I Belong, You Belong in partnership with the Diversity Institute on November 6th and 7th. This landmark two-day event brought together community leaders, policymakers, employers, researchers, and advocates across sectors to tackle employment barriers facing Muslim and racialized women. Over 120 participants engaged in panels, interactive workshops, and a marketplace. The conference also featured the launch of ASPIRE Toolkits and Workshop Modules - practical resources grounded in the ASPIRE national study findings - to support systemic and workplace change. These modules will be released on our website early 2026.
If you have any questions about the ASPIRE Conference or would like to learn more please contact conference@ccmw.com
Workplace Interventions on Sexual Harassment (WISH) Project
In 2025 CCMW launched the WISH Project - a national initiative aimed at addressing and preventing sexual harassment in workplaces, particularly for newcomer, immigrant, and racialized Muslim women. This project emphasizes raising awareness of legal rights and developing culturally relevant guidance for both women and employers.
The WISH team also completed two needs-assessment surveys in 2025, to gather insights and identify gaps in knowledge and awareness levels from both employees and employers.
If you have questions about the WISH Project or are interested in contributing, collaborating, or staying informed, please reach out to zainab.jamal@ccmw.com
Women Who Inspire Awards 2025
Held on November 8 2025, the annual Women Who Inspire Awards celebrated 6 remarkable Muslim women across Canada who are breaking barriers and fostering equity and leadership. This year’s theme, “Bridging the Gap – Advancing Equity Through Action,” inspired meaningful conversations and connections. The event brought together more than 100 attendees, including speakers Habiba Diallo and Ginella Massa.
CCMW also presented Lila Fahlman Scholarships to four outstanding women pursuing higher education, recognizing excellence in community service, advocacy, and leadership.
Sponsorship & Donations
This year we were able to raise $25,000 through our various initiatives, to help Muslim Women in need!
Looking Ahead
As 2025 closes, CCMW continues its commitment to equality, equity, and empowerment for Muslim women and girls in Canada - building on the successes of the year with new resources, expanded legal support, and ongoing engagements to dismantle systemic barriers in employment, justice, and social inclusion.
If you would like to work with CCMW, please contact info@ccmw.com to start that conversation. We also welcome you to support us by follow us on our social media platforms @ CCMWNational