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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Educational resources
- 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 held the Canadian launch of this guide.
Organizations
- National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
The NCCM is an independent, non-partisan and non-profit organization. Built from within the Canadian Muslim community, the NCCM is a leading voice for Muslim civic engagement and the promotion of 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.
Funding
- Security Infrastructure Program for Communities at Risk (SIPCR) — Public Safety Canada
This program provides time-limited funding and support to communities at risk of hate-motivated incidents or crimes to improve security measures in their gathering places. - Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program — Canadian Heritage (PCH)
A funding of $3 million is specifically allocated to activities aimed at strengthening community resilience. The funding is being provided under the Events component of the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program for events being held from April 2024 to March 2025.
Other resources
The Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia is involved in sharing the experiences of Canada's Muslim communities. Learn more about its involvement and various partnerships.
Canadian Islamic History Month posters
The series of images chosen for Canadian Islamic History Month is part of a holistic anti-Islamophobia campaign called “Muslim Women Tell It As It Is” launched in August 2023 in the city of Edmonton (Alberta), by the group Sisters Dialogue. The photographs of local women and girls were taken by Ottawa-based photographer Faisa Omer.
The campaign was based on focus groups held with women and girls in the city following a series of hate-motivated attacks on visibly Muslim women, many who were also Black. The images were displayed in a local transit station and on buses with the tagline: “Individual safety is all of our responsibility.”
The campaign demonstrates the vibrancy and resilience of Muslim women and girls, who are an integral part of Canadian Islamic History. The Office of the Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia is pleased to shine a spotlight on this grassroots campaign.
Learn more: Sisters Dialogue
Poster 1
The primary text version of the Canadian Islamic History Month poster 1 is presented following the alternate PDF version.
Download the Canadian Islamic History Month poster 1 [PDF - 1.2 MB]
Canadian Islamic History Month poster 1 - text version
English poster with a picture of 7 women lying on their backs forming a circle. They are smiling at one another and are dressed in different and colourful traditional Islamic clothes. The top part is decorated with a semi-circle composed of a mosaic of triangle and diamond shapes surrounding a white maple leaf shape. The shapes are different tones of grey. The bottom part is green with white text.
English text:
Office of the Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
Bureau de la représentante spéciale du Canada chargée de la lutte contre l’islamophobie
Canadian Islamic History Month
Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls
Mois canadien de l’histoire islamique
Célébrons les contributions des femmes et des filles musulmanes
Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine canadien
"Canada" wordmark
Poster 2
The primary text version of the Canadian Islamic History Month poster 2 is presented following the alternate PDF version.
Download the Canadian Islamic History Month poster 2 [PDF - 580.7 KB]
Canadian Islamic History Month poster 2 - text version
English poster with a picture of 3 women seated, leaning on one another. Two of them are looking at the camera, the third is looking up. All are dressed in black. The top part is decorated with a semi-circle composed of a mosaic of triangle and diamond shapes surrounding a white maple leaf shape. The shapes are different tones of grey. The bottom part is green with white text.
English text:
Office of the Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
Bureau de la représentante spéciale du Canada chargée de la lutte contre l’islamophobie
Canadian Islamic History Month
Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls
Mois canadien de l’histoire islamique
Célébrons les contributions des femmes et des filles musulmanes
Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine canadien
"Canada" wordmark
Poster 3
The primary text version of the Canadian Islamic History Month poster 3 is presented following the alternate PDF version.
Download the Canadian Islamic History Month poster 3 [PDF - 816 KB]
Canadian Islamic History Month poster 3 - text version
English poster with a picture of mother and daughter facing each other, their foreheads and noses touching. Their eyes are closed. The top part is decorated with a semi-circle composed of a mosaic of triangle and diamond shapes surrounding a white maple leaf shape. The shapes are different tones of grey. The bottom part is green with white text.
English text:
Office of the Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
Bureau de la représentante spéciale du Canada chargée de la lutte contre l’islamophobie
Canadian Islamic History Month
Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls
Mois canadien de l’histoire islamique
Célébrons les contributions des femmes et des filles musulmanes
Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine canadien
"Canada" wordmark
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