Countering Islamophobia: The Role of Social Workers as Allies
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Event type: Single day (a day or less)
Countering Islamophobia: The Role of Social Workers as Allies
June 19, 2023 @ 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ET
Presented by: Nuzhat Jafri
The Countering Anti-Islamophobia 1O1 webinar seeks to address the realities of Islamophobia and the way in which it manifests within Canadian society.
The webinar focusing on Ontario social workers will help participants critically examine the impacts of Islamophobia on the lives of Muslims living in Canada and how it further marginalizes Black and Indigenous Muslims, queer Muslims, and Muslims with disabilities.
Participants will learn how to be active allies to counter Islamophobia work and have an:
- Increased understanding of what Islamophobia is and how it works within our society.
- Increased understanding of gendered Islamophobia and its impact on Muslim women.
- Increased understanding of intersectional identities.
- Increased understanding of how to individually (and as allied/helping professionals) and collectively take action against racism and Islamophobia.
This Webinar is FREE for everyone!
Questions? Email lfernandes@oasw.org