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Addressing the security needs of Muslim communities in Canada
Workshop
- Date:
- Location:
- Ottawa, Canada and online
- Organized by:
- The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), in partnership with Canada’s Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF), the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, and the Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat
- Source:
- OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
- Fields of work:
- Tolerance and non-discrimination
About
Anti-Muslim hate crimes have a chilling effect on society. They send a message that Muslims are not welcome or safe, curtailing their freedom to practise their religion and spreading fear. By damaging social cohesion in this way, anti-Muslim hatred undermines the security of all in society.
About the event
The workshop aims to strengthen measures to address the security needs of anti-Muslim communities by examining the nature and extent of anti-Muslim hate crime in Canada. High-level speakers and panellists will draw on the key principles and practices presented in ODIHR’s Understanding Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes and Addressing the Security Needs of Muslim Communities practical guide. The Guide is available in ten languages, including English and French.
The event will bring together representatives of Canada’s government, Muslim communities, law enforcement, human rights institutions, civil society organizations and international experts working to combat hate crimes against Muslims. Participants will share good practices in tackling anti-Muslim hatred and addressing the security challenges currently facing Muslim communities in Canada. They will discuss how to apply the practical steps presented in ODIHR’s Guide to the local context, and identify opportunities to strengthen co-operation and improve their co-ordination. In doing so, the event will help to ensure a comprehensive approach to address anti-Muslim hatred that meaningfully engages with the communities affected by such crimes.
Registration
To join the event, please register here.
Online participants are invited to join the event from 3:30 to 6:30 PM (9:30 to 12:30 EDT).
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