Islamophobia: Raising Community Awareness
Date: Sunday 09 August 2015
Time: 1.30 - 5 pm, doors open at 1 pm
Location: Coburg Town Hall, 90 Bell Street, Coburg
Cost: Free
To raise awareness about the effect Islamophobia has in our community and what we can do about it. We would like to invite you to join us to raise awareness about the effect #Islamophobia has in our community and what we can do about it. This is a public event so everyone is invited, Muslims and non-Muslims.
Speakers:
- Ghaith Krayem - MC
- Councilor Sue Bolton and Senator Janet Rice - Introduction
- Andrew Gardiner: Racism and its effect
- Dr. Yassir Morsi: Islamophobia: what it is and how to stop it
- Robert Stary: War on terror and civil liberty
- Waseem Razvi: Clearing misconceptions about Islam
- Shaheed Drew: Islamophobia and our youth
- Hanan Dover: Islamophobia and mental health
Food: Food can be purchased nearby from Sydney Road.
Childcare: Available for kids 2-10 years of age. Pre-registration required as there are limited places available. Call 0433 202154 to register for childcare.
This event is run by community volunteers and is proudly supported by: Councilor Sue Bolton, Senator Janet Rice, Fawkner Community House, Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama'ah (ASWJ), Australian Muslim Unity Trust (AMUT), Hume Islamic Youth Centre (HIYC), Islamic Research and Educational Academy (IREA), Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV), Islamic Practice and Dawah Circle (IPDC), Islamophobia Watch Australia and Islamic Information and Services Network of Australasia (IISNA).
Contact: Umm Yusha Nasrin, Community volunteer
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