People across the GTA from various religious and political backgrounds have come together in demonstrations and vigils over the last month to collectively condemn recent violence against Hindu religious minorities in Bangladesh.
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The Muslim Canadian community continues to mourn the loss of four members of a Muslim family killed in Sunday’s Islamophobic attack. Reyhana Patel is calling on Canadians to stand up for and befriend their Muslim neighbours and work colleagues in a sign of solidarity.
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African Muslim community leaders see themselves on the frontlines of this struggle, advocating against the internet as a source of religious teaching,
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One in every five Canadian women is born outside of the country. However, despite diverse ethnic backgrounds, many communities face discriminatory hurdles others may never witness in their lifetimes. This notion is only amplified in…
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Women’s voices and their participation in every aspect of society are more vital than ever. The Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, is a female-only group formed in the US in 2010. The Toronto group formed after…
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A little bit of racism is okay seems to be the message coming out of the runaway success that is Black Panther. Let’s all admit this is a great movie, a testament to a first…
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It’s absurd to pass any law that is so obviously a violation of that constitution and its Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Quebec’s National Assembly passed a bill that will require civil servants and members…
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Quebec recently passed a law banning face coverings for people delivering or receiving public services, which has re-ignited the debate across Canada on banning the burqa and niqab. Some people, such as Idil Issa, have…
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Sometimes, small things point to large changes. During my short visit last week to Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, I had the opportunity to sit down with one of that country’s leading political scientists to…
View More In Bangladesh, a Small Change Could Point to More Extremism
The pickup truck was following her. Dr. Sarah felt nervous but tried to convince herself it was just her imagination. He couldn’t possible know she was a Muslim, particularly since she was not wearing the…
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