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Resources on Combatting Islamophobia

Many organizations and educational resources are available in Canada and around the world to help people learn about and combat Islamophobia. Visit this page often as more insightful resources will be added regularly.

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Publications

Educational resources

  • The Muslim population in Canada - Infographic
    The Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia and Statistic Canada have developed an infographic that provides an overview of the diversity and demographic characteristics of the Muslim population in Canada. Using data from the 2001 and 2021 Census of Population data (2001 and 2021), it explores topics such as the distribution of the Muslim population by province and territory and by age group, the main racialized groups, the top countries of birth, and the top languages most often spoken at home by the Muslim population in Canada.
  • Anti-muslim hate crimes — Addressing the security needs of muslim communities: A practical guide
    This guide is a tool for law enforcement, public safety officials, policy makers, community organizations and others who are committed to address hate against Muslim communities in Canada. The guide is available online in 10 languages.
  • 10 steps to turn policies into action — Infographic
    In September 2022, the Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, the Canadian Commission of UNESCO, and the Government of Canada’s Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat collaborated in launching this guide in Canada.
  • Muslims in Canada Archives (MiCA)
    MiCA is an initiative of the Institute of Islamic Studies at the University of Toronto, in collaboration with several partners. It is an archive collection to document and share the history and experiences of Muslims in Canada.

Organizations

  • Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW)
    CCMW is a not-for-profit organization that promotes equity, equality and empowerment of all Muslim women in Canada.
  • Canadian Muslim Lawyers Association Canada (CMLA)
    CMLA advocates in areas of interest to Muslims across Canada, approaching issues from a perspective informed by the legal expertise of its members.
  • Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC)
    CMPAC fights structural Islamophobia by mobilizing communities, engaging decision makers, and influencing public policy.
  • Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF)
    CRRF is a Crown corporation created in 1996. It raises public awareness of the causes and manifestations of racism in Canada.
  • Centre for Civic Religious Literacy (CCRL)
    CCRL CCRL strives to support individuals in various spheres of society to recognize the richness and contributions of religious, spiritual, and non-religious identities of peoples in Canada and the world. It equips people to recognize differences as societal strengths, navigate them respectfully, and feel comfortable discussing these identities in public settings.
  • Green Ummah (GU)
    Green Ummah is an organization dedicated to advancing environmental justice by addressing the disproportionate impacts of pollution and climate change on Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC). Through inclusive collaboration and advocacy, it empowers communities to work toward a sustainable and equitable future.
  • Hikma Public Affairs Council PAC
    Hikma is a federally incorporated non-profit advocacy group which encourages Muslims to get involved in all aspects of public participation, from politics (regardless of party) to government appointments and the non-profit sector.
  • Islamophobia Legal Assistance Hotline
    The Hotline is a coalition of legal organizations and concerned individuals in British Columbia that works in solidarity with Muslim and racialized communities to combat Islamophobia and racism through the provision of free legal advice and representation to individuals and groups affected by Islamophobia and related racism.
  • Muslim Advisory Council of Canada
    The Muslim Advisory Council of Canada is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that works to combat Islamophobia by advocating equity, inclusion and justice for Canadian Muslims.
  • Muslim Medical Association of Canada (MMAC)
    MMA is a platform that brings together Muslim physicians who are driven to combine their Islamic values and professional skills with the intent to contribute to the betterment of their communities, society on a regional, national and international level.
  • National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
    The NCCM is an independent, non-partisan and non-profit organization. It encourages Muslims to exercise civic engagement and promotes human rights.
  • Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
    The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities.
  • SMILE Canada
    SMILE Canada - Support Services is a charity dedicated to supporting racialized children and youth with disabilities and their families through various programs and services in a culturally responsive manner.
  • Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia (YCCI)
    YCCI is a collective of Muslim youth and their adult mentors, dedicated to raising awareness, promoting change and combatting Islamophobia.

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2025-09-10