Crime Stoppers launches anti-hate crime campaign
The new campaign comes amid a rise in anti-Semitic attacks since Oct 7., and concern other attacks are underreported
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Tag: Islamophobia
Being Human podcast highlights vast ecosystem of Muslim experience
The Aga Khan Museum’s bi-weekly art and culture podcast sheds light on the kaleidoscope of the Muslim experience.
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Muslims in Canada open up about their struggle with Islamophobia
It was soon after Saleha Islam, 23, of Abbotsford, B.C., started wearing her hijab in high school when she faced Islamophobia. A group of boys tried to pull it off her head.
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Being Muslim goes beyond religion and society’s misperceptions
Students and professors speak on the challenges of being Muslim in a country sometimes inhospitable to their faith.
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Hijab often focus of hate and derision in Canada
Canadian Muslim women are constantly facing discrimination and don’t feel safe in this country because of their religious expression and the hijab.
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Far-right protest opposed by counter-protesters in Toronto
The Far-Right group PEGIDA Canada protest in Toronto on February 23 was met with loud resistance from a larger group of counter-protestors organized by Toronto Against Fascism.
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Alberta mosque burned in suspected arson, hate crime
The fire occurred the day after Eid-al-Fitr, the Muslim celebration that marks the end of the holy month Ramadan.
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Well-known Islamophobe Pamela Geller set to visit Toronto
Pamela Geller, writer of anti-Islamic website, The Geller Report will be talking about fighting Islamization in the West on December 18. The event which will take place at Canada Christian College is organized by the Jewish Defense League (JDL).
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House of Commons passes Anti-Islamophobia motion
The Canadian government is taking steps forward to eradicate racism and religious discrimination.
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Hate crimes prompt Muslim human rights group to take action
Recent hate crime on a Muslim mosque inspires a motion to alleviate stress from National Council of Canadian Muslims.
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Humber promotes understanding after Muslim student harassed on subway
Humber College is stressing the importance of understanding within its community after a Muslim student was harassed while taking transit.
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Toronto residents unite to support Muslim community members
Around 100 people marched for peace in Flemingdon Park Friday to stand up against Islamophobia after a number of attacks on women in the GTA.
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