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Senator Salma Ataullahjan

@senatorsalma

Canadian Senator of Pakistani Pashtun origin from Toronto. Chair of Senate Human Rights Committee. Retweets ≠ endorsements. Account managed by me & staff

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I am beyond disappointed to learn that my Bill S-224, which would have facilitated the conviction human traffickers, was defeated in the In the Chamber after being adopted in the Senate of Canada. Many thanks to my colleagues Colin Carrie & Arnold Viersen, MP for their support. #dcnpoli

I am beyond disappointed to learn that my Bill S-224, which would have facilitated the conviction human traffickers, was defeated in the <a href="/HoCChamber/">In the Chamber</a> after being adopted in the <a href="/SenateCA/">Senate of Canada</a>. Many thanks to my colleagues <a href="/ColinCarrieCPC/">Colin Carrie</a> &amp; <a href="/ArnoldViersen/">Arnold Viersen, MP</a> for their support. #dcnpoli
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Afghan women and girls have been slowly erased from public life for nearly 3 years. Now, the United Nations is excluding these women at its Doha 3 meeting on #Afghanistan, preferring to hear from those responsible for the systematic repression of women's rights. hrw.org/news/2024/06/2…

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Today marks the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. It is a crime under international law and cannot be justified under any circumstances. Despite this, it continues to occur around the world, breaking the will and dignity of human beings. #StandUp4HumanRights

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Last weekend, I attended the 12th Annual #RideForRaja, organized by the Mandeep Singh Cheema Foundation. The event gathered numerous community members wishing to honour Raja's legacy and raise funds for the @PeelCaf.

Last weekend, I attended the 12th Annual #RideForRaja, organized by the Mandeep Singh Cheema Foundation. The event gathered numerous community members wishing to honour Raja's legacy and raise funds for the @PeelCaf.
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I would like to wish all Canadians a very happy #CanadaDay. May we put aside our differences to celebrate the beautiful country we are fortunate to call home.

I would like to wish all Canadians a very happy #CanadaDay. May we put aside our differences to celebrate the beautiful country we are fortunate to call home.
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“Hope is a form of victory.” On #CanadaDay 🇨🇦, MPP alumnus Syed Shoaib Hasan Rizvi interviews Senator Salma Ataullahjan (Senator Salma Ataullahjan), the first Canadian Senator of Pakistani origin, on human rights and women’s empowerment. Read their conversation ⬇️ ow.ly/EJFJ50SsIi3

“Hope is a form of victory.”
On #CanadaDay 🇨🇦, MPP alumnus <a href="/shoaibrizvi96/">Syed Shoaib Hasan Rizvi</a> interviews Senator Salma Ataullahjan (<a href="/SenatorSalma/">Senator Salma Ataullahjan</a>), the first Canadian Senator of Pakistani origin, on human rights and women’s empowerment. Read their conversation ⬇️ ow.ly/EJFJ50SsIi3
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It is such a disappointment to see my bill, which aimed to help victims and survivors of #humantrafficking find justice, be defeated in the In the Chamber. I will not give up and I will continue to fight to protect vulnerable Canadians. #cdnpoli #humanrights

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It was such a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for sharing the story of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan and Bakhsi Shersingh's connection, the universe indeed works in mysterious ways

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I was delighted to speak at this year's announcement of the upcoming Durham Summer Fest. It is always a great occasion for families and community members to gather to enjoy delicious halal food and great music.

I was delighted to speak at this year's announcement of the upcoming Durham Summer Fest. It is always a great occasion for families and community members to gather to enjoy delicious halal food and great music.
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It was such a pleasure to meet Joseph Marcell. I remember watching the Fresh Prince of Bel Air with my daughters when they were young, and we always loved Geoffrey Butler's witty lines.

It was such a pleasure to meet <a href="/mrjmarcell/">Joseph Marcell</a>. I remember watching the Fresh Prince of Bel Air with my daughters when they were young, and we always  loved Geoffrey Butler's witty lines.
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It was an honour to meet Hon. Jean Augustine, P.C., C.M., O.Ont., C.B.E., the first racialized woman to be elected to the Canadian In the Chamber in 1993. Thank you for breaking glass ceilings for women, and particularly women of colour, in Canadian politics.

It was an honour to meet <a href="/JeanAugustine07/">Hon. Jean Augustine, P.C., C.M., O.Ont., C.B.E.</a>, the first racialized woman to be elected to the Canadian <a href="/HoCChamber/">In the Chamber</a> in 1993. Thank you for breaking glass ceilings for women, and particularly women of colour, in Canadian politics.
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It is absolutely heartbreaking to think of all the young lives lost or broken because of #clustermunitions. With my bill, S-225, I hope to put an end to investments in cluster munitions in Canada.

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It was such a pleasure to meet a talented and dedicated #taekwondo community this weekend. It is always a delight to watch young Canadians flourish and bond over a shared sport. Thank you for having me.

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It is absolutely heartbreaking to watch #JasperAB burn. It saddens me to know that such a beautiful place is being reduced to ashes. #JasperWildfire

It is absolutely heartbreaking to watch #JasperAB burn. It saddens me to know that such a beautiful place is being reduced to ashes. #JasperWildfire
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As we grieve for #Jasper, we must remember that our children will carry the burden of severe social & health impacts of large-scale fires. According to UNICEF Canada's President and CEO, children are the most vulnerable group on Earth. hilltimes.com/story/2024/07/…

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It is deeply shocking and disturbing that a Canadian-Pakistani man was set on fire and suffered 3rd degree burns to over half his body. There is no place for such violence in Canada. globalnews.ca/news/10683772/…

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Saddened to hear about the passing of our former colleague, Chuck Strahl. My thoughts are with his friends and family during this difficult time.

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Mobina Jaffer⁩ ⁦Senator Salma Ataullahjan⁩ Thank you for your guidance, mentorship and sage advice. You broke the glass ceiling and allowed us to stand on your shoulders. You leave behind a huge void. Allah bless.

⁦<a href="/SenJaffer/">Mobina Jaffer</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="/SenatorSalma/">Senator Salma Ataullahjan</a>⁩
Thank you for your guidance, mentorship and sage advice. 
You broke the glass ceiling and allowed us to stand on your shoulders. You leave behind a huge void. Allah bless.
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I admire all the work that you have done to defend human rights and to celebrate our country’s diversity, among others. I will miss you dearly, my friend. Mobina Jaffer

I admire all the work that you have done to defend human rights and to celebrate our country’s diversity, among others. I will miss you dearly, my friend. <a href="/SenJaffer/">Mobina Jaffer</a>