Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced He appointed a special representative fight Islamophobia in Canada.
Princess Al-Ghawabi is a former Journalist and founding member of The Canadian Network Against Hate, and was instrumental in creating the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), the largest Muslim organization in Country.
like special Representative, the will of Al-Ghawabi lead federal government’s fight “against Islamophobia, systemic racism, racial discrimination and religious intolerance” prime minister’s office He said in Press release.
Specifically, she will advise Trudeau government on What are the policies and legislation to provide forward to counter the “threat” of Islamophobia.
Her appointment was applauded by Stephen Brown, CEO of The National Council for Childhood and Motherhood.
“While working at the National Council for Childhood and Motherhood, she was a passionate princess advocatehe fights a lot critical battles for our community At a time when we needed a champion,” Brown said. Realistically, I’m not sure if there would ever be an NCCM without a princess.
“we are looking forward to continue work with her her officeand all of those who want to eliminate the threat of Islamophobia in Canada “.
The date is approaching the sixth anniversary of the killing of six Muslims who They were shot down While praying at a Quebec City mosque on On January 29, 2017, 19 others were injured, some seriously.
Since 2017, Canada has seen 11 individuals killed in Actions of “Violence against Muslims,” Brown said.
Trudeau said: “No one in our country should experience hate because of Adding: Appointment of Mrs. Al-Ghawabi as Canada first Special representative on Fighting Islamophobia is important step in our fight against Islamophobia and hate in in all its forms.”
There are about 1.8 million Muslims in Canada, which is appreciated population of 38 million.
