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24 Apr 2026 | Policy/Law
PERFORMING NEUTRALITY, PRACTICING EXCLUSION: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE HIJAB BAN IN SPORTS
Sport is hailed as a universal language, a space where people of diverse backgrounds come together in pursuit of excellence, teamwork and fair play (Amnesty International, 2024). However, beneath this ideal lies a persistent reality where racism and religious discrimination continue to shape how athletes are perceived and whether they are welcome (Amnesty International, 2024). The ḥijāb ban is one such example... read the complete article
14 Mar 2025 | Policy/Law
Statement Commemorating the International Day to Combat Islamophobia
Islamophobia is a global crisis with profound and far-reaching consequences for Muslim communities and society at large. The latest figures from multiple countries underscore the severity of this escalating threat. According to the Council on… read the complete article
08 Sep 2023 | Law Enforcement
Canada is Experiencing a Rise in Anti-Muslim Attacks
There are nearly 2 million Muslims across Canada- constituting nearly 5% of the country’s total population- who call the Great White North their homes today. At the same time, we are also witnessing a recent… read the complete article
02 Feb 2023
U.S. Should Appoint Islamophobia Envoy Like Canada
In January 2023, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he would appoint Amira Elghawaby to become Canada’s first special representative for combating Islamophobia to tackle racism, discrimination and religious intolerance faced by millions of… read the complete article
29 Dec 2022 | Policy/Law
2022 Islamophobia in Review: Canada
Islamophobia in Canada was a combination of localized incidents of hate crimes and government policy that discriminated against Muslims, especially Muslim women who were left to choose between their faith and their jobs. Bill 21… read the complete article
05 Jan 2022 | Politics
2021 Islamophobia In Review: Canada
In July of 2021, Mustafa Farooq of the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) made a chilling observation: “The reality is that Canada has suffered more mass killings motivated by Islamophobia in the last five years than any other country in the G7. This cannot be allowed to continue.” read the complete article
07 Oct 2021 | Policy/Law
The Terror Trap: The Impact of the War on Terror on Muslim Communities Since 9/11
On October 7, 2021, 20 years since the U.S. launched the War in Afghanistan as part of its Global War on Terror, a group of seven civil society and research organizations, including The Bridge Initiative, are releasing a detailed report on the impact and consequences of the War on Terror. read the complete article