Islamophobic incidents are on the rise.
Anti-Palestinian harassment and racism are on the rise.
At NCCM, we have seen a more than 1000% increase in such incidents within the past few days.
Keep track of ongoing cases across Canada of Islamophobic and anti-Palestinian harassment with our ongoing incidents tracker.
This is the time to stand up against hate.
This is the time to stand with each other.
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Some Examples:
Montreal Attack
A woman in her car displaying a Palestinian flag was accosted by a fellow motorist, who yelled obscenities at her, including that she should be sexually assaulted in the streets for her beliefs.
London Vandalism
Violent graffiti in a London, Ontario building read: “KILL ALL MUSLIMS”
Markham Public Library Systemic Islamophobia
Employee emails show effort by MPL leadership, as well as one city councillor, trying to cancel Islamic Heritage Month because they think it implies taking the Palestinian side in the conflict abroad.
