Amira Elghawaby
@amiraelghawaby.bsky.social
Canada’s Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia // La représentante spéciale du Canada chargée de la lutte contre l’islamophobie brsi-osri@pch.gc.ca
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‘This is about protecting the soul of a Canada that we’re still building:’ Why Canada’s first Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia isn’t backing down
Critics have been calling for Amira Elghawaby to be fired for her entire tenure. This is why she remains committed to the job.
www.thestar.com
“The politics of division are not only counter-productive to a prosperous society but have proven to be deadly in both the United States & in Canada. Debates about immigration, &, or religious freedoms, must be fully rooted in universal human rights.”
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
“‘Devastated’ is not even strong enough a word to describe how people are feeling.”
July 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
“‘Devastated’ is not even strong enough a word to describe how people are feeling.”
J'adresse mes condoléances les plus sincères aux catholiques canadiens et à tous ceux qui pleurent la perte du pape François. 💐
Il nous encourageait tous à prendre soin et à défendre les plus vulnérables et les plus marginalisés au sein de nos communautés.
Il nous encourageait tous à prendre soin et à défendre les plus vulnérables et les plus marginalisés au sein de nos communautés.
April 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
J'adresse mes condoléances les plus sincères aux catholiques canadiens et à tous ceux qui pleurent la perte du pape François. 💐
Il nous encourageait tous à prendre soin et à défendre les plus vulnérables et les plus marginalisés au sein de nos communautés.
Il nous encourageait tous à prendre soin et à défendre les plus vulnérables et les plus marginalisés au sein de nos communautés.
Sincere condolences 💐 to Canadian Catholics and everyone mourning the loss of #PopeFrancis.
“The People’s Pope” symbolized the very best of what faith is meant to do in the world - encourage us all to care & advocate for those most vulnerable & marginalized in our communities.
“The People’s Pope” symbolized the very best of what faith is meant to do in the world - encourage us all to care & advocate for those most vulnerable & marginalized in our communities.
April 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Sincere condolences 💐 to Canadian Catholics and everyone mourning the loss of #PopeFrancis.
“The People’s Pope” symbolized the very best of what faith is meant to do in the world - encourage us all to care & advocate for those most vulnerable & marginalized in our communities.
“The People’s Pope” symbolized the very best of what faith is meant to do in the world - encourage us all to care & advocate for those most vulnerable & marginalized in our communities.
Six years ago today, 51 worshippers were deliberately killed in an Islamophobic terrorist attack in Christchurch, NZ.
Today, Canada joins the world in mourning the victims while recommitting to standing up to Islamophobia, and all forms of hate. ➡️ www.newswire.ca/news-release...
Today, Canada joins the world in mourning the victims while recommitting to standing up to Islamophobia, and all forms of hate. ➡️ www.newswire.ca/news-release...
March 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Six years ago today, 51 worshippers were deliberately killed in an Islamophobic terrorist attack in Christchurch, NZ.
Today, Canada joins the world in mourning the victims while recommitting to standing up to Islamophobia, and all forms of hate. ➡️ www.newswire.ca/news-release...
Today, Canada joins the world in mourning the victims while recommitting to standing up to Islamophobia, and all forms of hate. ➡️ www.newswire.ca/news-release...
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Nous clôturons la 2eme journée de notre 2eme réunion de coordination sur la lutte contre la haine, le racisme et la discrimination antimusulmans avec un focus sur le rôle des média. Ci-dessous le communiqué de presse conjoint . Merci aux participants!
ec.europa.eu/newsroom/jus...
ec.europa.eu/newsroom/jus...
March 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Nous clôturons la 2eme journée de notre 2eme réunion de coordination sur la lutte contre la haine, le racisme et la discrimination antimusulmans avec un focus sur le rôle des média. Ci-dessous le communiqué de presse conjoint . Merci aux participants!
ec.europa.eu/newsroom/jus...
ec.europa.eu/newsroom/jus...
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We just closed the 2nd day of the 2nd coordination meeting on combatting anti-Muslim hatred, racism & discrimination where we focused on the role of media. Please find below the joint press release of the event. I am grateful to the brilliant participants!
ec.europa.eu/newsroom/jus...
ec.europa.eu/newsroom/jus...
March 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We just closed the 2nd day of the 2nd coordination meeting on combatting anti-Muslim hatred, racism & discrimination where we focused on the role of media. Please find below the joint press release of the event. I am grateful to the brilliant participants!
ec.europa.eu/newsroom/jus...
ec.europa.eu/newsroom/jus...
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Today was a special day as we started in Brussels the 2nd coordination meeting on combatting anti-Muslim hatred, racism & discrimination, ahead of the international day. Special thanks to @magnusbrunner.bsky.social, Bjorn Berge @coe.int, @amiraelghawaby.bsky.social & all other inspiring participants
March 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Today was a special day as we started in Brussels the 2nd coordination meeting on combatting anti-Muslim hatred, racism & discrimination, ahead of the international day. Special thanks to @magnusbrunner.bsky.social, Bjorn Berge @coe.int, @amiraelghawaby.bsky.social & all other inspiring participants
“. . . what is so key is that when we fight any form of hate and racism, we’re really fighting for a future that everyone will be able to contribute to positively.”
Reflections on the work we are doing for Canada 🍁
🔗 www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
Reflections on the work we are doing for Canada 🍁
🔗 www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
March 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
“. . . what is so key is that when we fight any form of hate and racism, we’re really fighting for a future that everyone will be able to contribute to positively.”
Reflections on the work we are doing for Canada 🍁
🔗 www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
Reflections on the work we are doing for Canada 🍁
🔗 www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...
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ICYMI last week Canada published a guide on the nature of Islamophobia and its dangerous consequences. It provides important suggestions on how to better understand the myths that fuel hatred and what we can do. Thanks to the office of @amiraelghawaby.bsky.social.
www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
The Canadian Guide to Understanding and Combatting Islamophobia: For a more inclusive Canada - Canada.ca
www.canada.ca
March 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
ICYMI last week Canada published a guide on the nature of Islamophobia and its dangerous consequences. It provides important suggestions on how to better understand the myths that fuel hatred and what we can do. Thanks to the office of @amiraelghawaby.bsky.social.
www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
March 9, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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The new guide is a crucial tool for understanding & combatting anti-Muslim hate and discrimination. It will definitely be a valuable resource in our work addressing systemic #Islamophobia, including racial and religious profiling in Canada's national security and anti-terror activities. 1/ #cdnpoli
March 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The new guide is a crucial tool for understanding & combatting anti-Muslim hate and discrimination. It will definitely be a valuable resource in our work addressing systemic #Islamophobia, including racial and religious profiling in Canada's national security and anti-terror activities. 1/ #cdnpoli
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Read the report at www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
Thank you to Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia @amiraelghawaby.bsky.social & the entire team in her office for putting together this important report! 2/2 #Canada #justicecanada #humanrightscanada #stopdiscrimination #endislamophobia
Thank you to Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia @amiraelghawaby.bsky.social & the entire team in her office for putting together this important report! 2/2 #Canada #justicecanada #humanrightscanada #stopdiscrimination #endislamophobia
The Canadian Guide to Understanding and Combatting Islamophobia: For a more inclusive Canada - Canada.ca
www.canada.ca
March 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Read the report at www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
Thank you to Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia @amiraelghawaby.bsky.social & the entire team in her office for putting together this important report! 2/2 #Canada #justicecanada #humanrightscanada #stopdiscrimination #endislamophobia
Thank you to Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia @amiraelghawaby.bsky.social & the entire team in her office for putting together this important report! 2/2 #Canada #justicecanada #humanrightscanada #stopdiscrimination #endislamophobia
Hate speech has a direct impact on our ability to exercise our rights and freedoms, particularly when it comes to freedom of religion or belief.
Canada, along with other countries, is grappling with this threat to our pluralistic democracy. Our collective safety, inclusion, & futures are at stake.
Canada, along with other countries, is grappling with this threat to our pluralistic democracy. Our collective safety, inclusion, & futures are at stake.
January 28, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Hate speech has a direct impact on our ability to exercise our rights and freedoms, particularly when it comes to freedom of religion or belief.
Canada, along with other countries, is grappling with this threat to our pluralistic democracy. Our collective safety, inclusion, & futures are at stake.
Canada, along with other countries, is grappling with this threat to our pluralistic democracy. Our collective safety, inclusion, & futures are at stake.
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I first met @amiraelghawaby.bsky.social many years ago, before political life. Ottawa is fortunate to have her as an advocate and resource for compassionate, reasoned discourse. ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video/c30606...
The Explainer: MPP's tweet called Islamophobic
Amira Elghawaby, Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia joined us in our first edition of The Explainer.
ottawa.ctvnews.ca
January 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
I first met @amiraelghawaby.bsky.social many years ago, before political life. Ottawa is fortunate to have her as an advocate and resource for compassionate, reasoned discourse. ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video/c30606...
C'est de l'islamophobie.
January 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
C'est de l'islamophobie.
This is Islamophobia.
January 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This is Islamophobia.
Lovely to reconnect with my friend & sister Ottawa Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton, a member of Rabbis for Ceasefire ❤️
We reflected on the importance of standing together against antisemitism, anti-Palestinian/anti-Arab racism, and Islamophobia & standing up for peace & justice for all.
We reflected on the importance of standing together against antisemitism, anti-Palestinian/anti-Arab racism, and Islamophobia & standing up for peace & justice for all.
December 4, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Lovely to reconnect with my friend & sister Ottawa Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton, a member of Rabbis for Ceasefire ❤️
We reflected on the importance of standing together against antisemitism, anti-Palestinian/anti-Arab racism, and Islamophobia & standing up for peace & justice for all.
We reflected on the importance of standing together against antisemitism, anti-Palestinian/anti-Arab racism, and Islamophobia & standing up for peace & justice for all.
Advancing social cohesion, equity, & inclusion for all Canadians remains crucial.
I met with Minister Kamal Khera to provide updates & share the challenges 🇨🇦 continues to face with rising Islamophobic, anti-Palestinian/anti-Arab sentiments & acts threatening our democracy.
I met with Minister Kamal Khera to provide updates & share the challenges 🇨🇦 continues to face with rising Islamophobic, anti-Palestinian/anti-Arab sentiments & acts threatening our democracy.
December 2, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Advancing social cohesion, equity, & inclusion for all Canadians remains crucial.
I met with Minister Kamal Khera to provide updates & share the challenges 🇨🇦 continues to face with rising Islamophobic, anti-Palestinian/anti-Arab sentiments & acts threatening our democracy.
I met with Minister Kamal Khera to provide updates & share the challenges 🇨🇦 continues to face with rising Islamophobic, anti-Palestinian/anti-Arab sentiments & acts threatening our democracy.
Il est essentiel de faire progresser la cohésion sociale, l'équité et l'inclusion pour tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes.
December 2, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Il est essentiel de faire progresser la cohésion sociale, l'équité et l'inclusion pour tous les Canadiens et Canadiennes.
Aujourd'hui est la Journée internationale de solidarité avec le peuple palestinien ❤️
Nous nous sommes rassemblés cette semaine pour une veillée émouvante afin de pleurer les dizaines de milliers de vies innocentes volées et blessées à Gaza et au Liban, et d'appeler à la paix et à la justice,
Nous nous sommes rassemblés cette semaine pour une veillée émouvante afin de pleurer les dizaines de milliers de vies innocentes volées et blessées à Gaza et au Liban, et d'appeler à la paix et à la justice,
November 29, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Aujourd'hui est la Journée internationale de solidarité avec le peuple palestinien ❤️
Nous nous sommes rassemblés cette semaine pour une veillée émouvante afin de pleurer les dizaines de milliers de vies innocentes volées et blessées à Gaza et au Liban, et d'appeler à la paix et à la justice,
Nous nous sommes rassemblés cette semaine pour une veillée émouvante afin de pleurer les dizaines de milliers de vies innocentes volées et blessées à Gaza et au Liban, et d'appeler à la paix et à la justice,
Today is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People❤️
We gathered this week for a moving vigil to mourn the tens of thousands of innocent lives stolen & harmed in Gaza & Lebanon, to call for peace & justice, alongside Ministers, MPs, staffers & community.
We gathered this week for a moving vigil to mourn the tens of thousands of innocent lives stolen & harmed in Gaza & Lebanon, to call for peace & justice, alongside Ministers, MPs, staffers & community.
November 29, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Today is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People❤️
We gathered this week for a moving vigil to mourn the tens of thousands of innocent lives stolen & harmed in Gaza & Lebanon, to call for peace & justice, alongside Ministers, MPs, staffers & community.
We gathered this week for a moving vigil to mourn the tens of thousands of innocent lives stolen & harmed in Gaza & Lebanon, to call for peace & justice, alongside Ministers, MPs, staffers & community.
No one - including children & young people - should face hate of any kind, especially at school.
Divisive, hateful narratives fuel anti-Palestinian/anti-Arab racism & Islamophobia and are all too constant in public discourse, directly impacting Canadian youth.
It must stop🛑.
Divisive, hateful narratives fuel anti-Palestinian/anti-Arab racism & Islamophobia and are all too constant in public discourse, directly impacting Canadian youth.
It must stop🛑.
November 21, 2024 at 5:13 PM
No one - including children & young people - should face hate of any kind, especially at school.
Divisive, hateful narratives fuel anti-Palestinian/anti-Arab racism & Islamophobia and are all too constant in public discourse, directly impacting Canadian youth.
It must stop🛑.
Divisive, hateful narratives fuel anti-Palestinian/anti-Arab racism & Islamophobia and are all too constant in public discourse, directly impacting Canadian youth.
It must stop🛑.
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insightful panel from Indigenous journalists and experts on the fight to exist in the face of the canadian state/media’s denial of their peoples’ sovereignty. ft. @rickharp.bsky.social, @veldoncoburn.bsky.social, @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social, @pampalmater.com, @candiscall.bsky.social + Brett Forester
November 17, 2024 at 4:39 PM
insightful panel from Indigenous journalists and experts on the fight to exist in the face of the canadian state/media’s denial of their peoples’ sovereignty. ft. @rickharp.bsky.social, @veldoncoburn.bsky.social, @niigaanwewidam.bsky.social, @pampalmater.com, @candiscall.bsky.social + Brett Forester
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I did what I could to sound the alarm on CBC last night.
About Elon Musk, now a Trump appointee, controlling a platform where Canadian elected officials and journalists and trying to uphold our democracy.
I thought it’d be appropriate to share here as a first post. 1/3
About Elon Musk, now a Trump appointee, controlling a platform where Canadian elected officials and journalists and trying to uphold our democracy.
I thought it’d be appropriate to share here as a first post. 1/3
November 15, 2024 at 3:33 PM
I did what I could to sound the alarm on CBC last night.
About Elon Musk, now a Trump appointee, controlling a platform where Canadian elected officials and journalists and trying to uphold our democracy.
I thought it’d be appropriate to share here as a first post. 1/3
About Elon Musk, now a Trump appointee, controlling a platform where Canadian elected officials and journalists and trying to uphold our democracy.
I thought it’d be appropriate to share here as a first post. 1/3
“The politics of division are not only counter-productive to a prosperous society but have proven to be deadly in both the United States & in Canada. Debates about immigration, &, or religious freedoms, must be fully rooted in universal human rights.”
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
‘This is about protecting the soul of a Canada that we’re still building:’ Why Canada’s first Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia isn’t backing down
Critics have been calling for Amira Elghawaby to be fired for her entire tenure. This is why she remains committed to the job.
www.thestar.com
November 16, 2024 at 10:27 PM
“The politics of division are not only counter-productive to a prosperous society but have proven to be deadly in both the United States & in Canada. Debates about immigration, &, or religious freedoms, must be fully rooted in universal human rights.”
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...