Upcoming Event May 5, 2026

Islamophobia on Canadian Campuses: Why and What to do?

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Islamophobia, like other forms of religious prejudice, racism and xenophobia, are everyday experiences on Canadian campuses despite efforts to eliminate it. Why does Islamophobia persist? What forms does it most commonly take on campus? What can be done to overcome it? Join a panel deeply engaged in eliminating Islamophobia as they explore these questions. 

Panelists:

  • Imam Yasin Dwyer, Executive Director, Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto
  • Adel Iskandar , Associate Professor of Global Communication, School of Communication and Director, Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies, at Simon Fraser University
  • Maryam Laoufi, Advisor, Muslim Student Association at Concordia University 
  • Basmah Ramadan, Student Advocacy Coordinator, National Council of Canadian Muslims; former President of the University of Toronto Muslim Students Association

Moderator:

  • Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s former Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia

Zoom link to event torontomu.zoom.us/j/91941276567

This is a free event and no registration is required.

Please contact cfe@torontomu.ca if you require accommodation to ensure inclusion in this event.

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