Canadian authorities appointed the first-ever Special Envoy on Anti-Islamophobia to address the growing threat of Islamophobia in Canada.
According to foreign media reports, the Canadian government is trying to curb hate and discrimination following a series of attacks targeting members of Muslim communities in the country in recent years.
In this regard, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Islamophobia and discrimination will not be tolerated in the country. That is why Amira Elghawaby is being appointed as a special representative for the first time to fight Islamophobia and create a better future.
He termed the appointment of Amira Al-Ghawabi as ‘an important step in the fight against Islamophobia and hatred in all its forms’ and expressed hope that Amira Al-Ghawabi will play an active role in eradicating Islamophobia and anti-British attitudes from the country. will
He termed this initiative as an important step towards building a country where everyone can feel safe and respected regardless of religion.
It should be noted that Amira Al Ghwabi is a journalist and social activist, she is active for human rights, works as the head of communications at the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and as a columnist for the daily Toronto Star. He has previously served the broadcaster for more than a decade at the CBC.
Recall that in June 2021, a man in London, Ontario killed 4 members of the same Muslim family by running a truck over them.
Four years ago, in another incident, a mosque in Quebec City was attacked, in which 6 Muslims were killed and 5 injured.
It should be noted that Amira Al-Ghawabi tweeted on Thursday, listing the names of those killed in these recent attacks and saying ‘we must never forget’.
It may be recalled that in response to the attacks, a new position was recommended through a national summit on Islamophobia organized by the federal government in June 2021.
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