Despite global pledge to combat Islamophobia, systemic anti-Muslim hate is on the rise

Canada is guilty of a lack of concerted action against states committing gross human rights violations, enabling anti-Muslim hate to grow, including when there is a nexus in Canada.

Amira Elghawaby is Canada’s first special representative on combating Islamophobia. Despite global efforts, Islamophobia persists, often state sponsored or accepted among mainstream media and elected officials, write Taha Ghayyur and Fareed Khan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TAHA GHAYYUR, FAREED KHAN

March 23, 2023

The United Nations designated March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, an annual reminder of the realities of anti-Muslim hate globally. This day ...

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