SPEAKING TOUR

Soleiman’s eldest brother, Yusuf Faqiri, has travelled across the country, speaking with experts, advocates, academics, and professional associations on the topics of mental health, solitary confinement, and the prison system. 

He has spoken at universities and conferences across the nation, hosting workshops and seminars on his brother’s death. To date, Yusuf has shared his story with over 100,000 Canadians, from coast to coast.

“It’s the best way I’ve found to honour my late brother,” Yusuf says, adding “I’ll never stop.”

Some of the colleges and universities Yusuf has visited include Carlton, Dalhousie, Durham, Humber, Lakehead, McGill, McMaster, Queens, Ryerson, U. of Manitoba, U. of Montreal, U. of Ottawa, all three U. of Toronto campuses, U. of Windsor, U. of Winnipeg, Waterloo, Western, and York U.

A Death In Prison UFT law school

A Death In Prison UFT law school

The Justice for Soli Law School tour continues. Please join us at the Jackman Law Building at the University of Toronto Law School at 12:30 today.

Bagnani Hall talk in Peterborough

Bagnani Hall talk in Peterborough

This Friday night, we return to where it all began. We will be speaking at Bagnani Hall at Trail in Peterborough for a Wellness Event cohosted by Anti-Oppression Free School and OPIRG Peterborough. If you are in the area, please join us in support. May our voice not...

Super Tuesday: York University & Durham College

Super Tuesday: York University & Durham College

Today is super Tuesday. We are doing 3 talks today at 3 different venues. At 830am-10:20am we will be at York University Vari Hall A. Gender and The Law. At 11:30am-2:30pm, “Agents of Change in a Global World” at Curtis Lecture Hall G - Department of Global Health at...

Red law Talk at McGill Law School

Red law Talk at McGill Law School

Our Law School Tour continues with a visit to McGill Law School.2020 will be a year like no other. Justice, Mental Health and Education. #justiceForSoli

Yusuf speaks at CBC News Waterloo

Yusuf speaks at CBC News Waterloo

From city to city, town to town we continue to spread awareness regarding our beloved Solieman. Listen to our latest interview on CBC News Radio Waterloo.#JusticeForSoli  

Justice For Soil goes to Vincent University  & Dalhousie law school

Justice For Soil goes to Vincent University & Dalhousie law school

Justice For Soli... We are on our way to Nova Scotia. The #justiceforsoli National Tour continues and we cannot stop spreading awareness. There is much work to be done. No family should ever have to burry a loved one while in government care. Those suffering from...

Yusuf speaks in Victoria BC

Yusuf speaks in Victoria BC

Justice For Soli... Must Watch: Yusuf Faqiri the brother of Soli speaks in Victoria B.C. as part of the Justice For Soli National Tour. We must not allow what happened to Soli happen again. #justiceforsoli  

Justice for Soli goes Birmingham, Alabama

Justice for Soli goes Birmingham, Alabama

Today our incredible team was speaking at the Institute for Human Rights in Birmingham, Alabama.  It’s not about numbers and beds. It’s about human rights and the states responsibility to take care of our most vulnerable...

The Jail Killing of Soleiman Faqiri

The Jail Killing of Soleiman Faqiri

Happening Jan 30 at Hart House (University of Toronto), a screening of a documentary by The Fifth Estate that exposed the brutal beating and killing of Soleiman Faqiri in an Ontario Jail. Panel discussion to follow. #JusticeForSoli

Lakehead University Talk

Lakehead University Talk

Yusuf Faqiri speaking at Lakehead University on Friday (16th)  infront of a passionate and dedicated group of individuals discussing Soli's case and what can be done to stop this from happening again. Thank you to the Lakehead University Student Union...

Concordia University talk

Concordia University talk

#Joinus today from 12 - 2 pm to hear Yusuf Faqiri speak about Soli's case and racial profiling at Concordia University. #Justice4soli #justiceforsoli #Onpoli #justice #humanrights #Canada

Justice for Soli Goes to MIST Toronto

Justice for Soli Goes to MIST Toronto

Yusuf Faqiri, alongside Imam Yasin Dwyer, spoke infront of hundreds of GTA based highschool students yesterday in a mental health focused workshop to discuss the significance of having these types of discussions together so we can all move forward and end the stigma...

Yusuf Speaks at Mohawk College

Yusuf Speaks at Mohawk College

Thank you to Mohawk College for hosting us and giving us a platform to raise these vital issues. #Justice4soli #justiceforsoli #Onpoli #justice #humanrights #mentalhealth #Canada #hamont

McMaster University Talk

McMaster University Talk

#Joinus #Today at 5:30 pm at McMaster University Yusuf Faqiri will be speaking about mental health and how the #criminal #justicesystem can better learn to deal with those in need of special care. #Justice4soli #justiceforsoli  

Humber college Talk

Humber college Talk

Yusuf kicked off his speaking tour Humber College He gave a powerful, emotional presentation that resonated with the entire room.  — at Humber College Lakeshore Campus.

Justice for Soli Goes to UofT Saint-George Campus

Justice for Soli Goes to UofT Saint-George Campus

"The system failed [his] brother, and the system is failing many other Canadians.”- Yusuf Faqiri Yusuf Faqiri, brother of Soleiman Faqiri, spoke at UofT Saint-George campus  to highlight the inhumane and unjust system that Soleiman, and many others suffering from...

Justice for Soli Speaking Tour

Justice for Soli Speaking Tour

Justice for Soli Speaking Tour http://ow.ly/SiZN30hx2XLhosted by Opirg Toronto- The University of Toronto at all three University of Toronto campuses. University of Toronto Scarborough JAN 12 Fri - 6:00 PMUniversity of Toronto St. George JAN 18 Thu - 6:00 PMUniversity...

Yusuf speaks at the Ontario Human Rights Commision

Yusuf speaks at the Ontario Human Rights Commision

Watch: This can never happen again. Everyone needs to be prepared to answer these questions. Why was Soli killed? Why could we not see him? Why was my mentally ill brother beaten to death? We need #JusticeForSoli because we know nobody wants another tragedy like...

Freedom is a must

Freedom is a must

Please come out to this great event if you can. This event will include a panel that will focus on prisons and the police. Panelists will speak about what prison is like and how, in prison, prisoners have their human rights violated. Panelists will also speak about...

About the Movement

Justice for Soli was founded by Soleiman’s eldest brother, Yusuf Faqiri, only one or two days after his brother’s murder in December 2016. In early 2017, the McMaster Muslims for Peace and Justice became the first organization to completely throw its support behind Justice for Soli, transforming what was once a small group of friends and family into a larger social justice movement with hundreds of supporters. Today, over 100 organizations are affiliated with Justice for Soli, supporting the movement in its fight for justice, transparency and accountability.