Canada appoints representative against Islamophobia

Canada appointed its first special representative to combat Islamophobia on Thursday, a position created after a series of recent attacks targeting Muslims in the country.

A statement issued by the Canadian Prime Minister’s office said that journalist and activist Amira El Ghawabi will fill the position, “to be an advocate, advisor, expert and representative to support and strengthen the federal government’s efforts to combat Islamophobia, systemic racism, racial discrimination and religious intolerance.”