DARE TO BE AWARE!
The Digital Anti-Racism Education (DARE) Project is CCMW’s national program designed to raise awareness of online hate and Islamophobia and to empower racialized women, girls and allies with the resources needed to counter online hate and #DeleteRacism.
To engage in the DARE Project, please email: educationcoordinator@ccmw.com.
For additional information about the Project (phase I & 2), please visit: www.daretobeaware.ca
BOOK A DIGITAL ANTI-RACISM EDUCATION WORKSHOP WITH CCMW!
Conversations around hate and Islamophobia continue to be extremely important. With increased community requests and CCMW’s commitment to anti-racism and anti-Islamophobia work, we are continuing to offer Anti-Islamophobia 101 and Countering Cyberhate 101 workshops.
Download the project overview to learn more. For more information and/or to schedule a workshop, please contact educationcoordinator@ccmw.com.
DIGITAL ANTI-RACISM EDUCATION (DARE) PROJECT - PHASE 1 & 2
Islamophobia is one form of discrimination in Canada that contributes to Muslim women’s and girls’ experiences of safety in public and online spaces. However, there is very little education available on how to respond and effectively counter online hate and extremism. CCMW’s Digital Anti-Racism Education (DARE) Project, funded by the Government of Canada, is a unique and significant initiativeto respond to hate online.
DARE Project aims at raising awareness about online hate and Islamophobia by empowering racialized women, girls and allies with resources and tools to counter hate online to #DeleteRacism.
Phase One of the DARE Project (August 2019 to April 2020) aimed at increasing the digital capacity of racialized women and girls. As part of the Project, two e-learning modules, including Racism 101 and Countering Cyberhate 101 were developed and CCMW Board, staff, Chapter members and volunteers received training on countering hate and extremism online. A creative social media campaign was also launched as part of the Project. Click HERE to learn more.
Expanding on phase one, the DARE2 Project, aims at better understanding how Islamophobia further marginalizes Black and Indigenous Muslims, queer Muslims, and Muslims with disabilities. An effective anti-Islamophobia e-learning module will be developed, and virtual trainings held across Canada to better understand and counter hate speech & extremism online.
Phase 2 will also create a series of online videos to educate the communities on how hate, racism and Islamophobia impact Muslim women and girls. An anti-hate social media campaign will be launched during Islamic Heritage Month in October 2021.
To engage in the DARE Project, please email: educationcoordinator@ccmw.com. For additional information about the Project (phase I & 2), please visit: www.daretobeaware.ca
#HateToHealing
Online hate and cyberviolence have emerged as extensions of violence against women. Young Women aged 18–24 are most likely to experience the most severe forms of online abuse including stalking, sexual harassment and physical threats.
Recognizing the strength of storytelling, the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) launched a unique, national anti-hate social media campaign to mark October’s Islamic Heritage Month. The campaign comprises 15 videos of diverse Muslim women across Canada, candidly sharing their lived experiences of hate, racism & Islamophobia.
The 3-month #Hate2Healing campaign unveils one video per week. Check out all the videos here.
Creative Director of DARE2 Video Series: Yazmeen Kanji and Illustration provided by Hana Shafi.
Get involved with DARE2 and help us expand anti-racism & anti-Islamophobia footprints across Canada
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DARE PAST ProjectS
CCMW is committed to raising awareness about the devastating impact of Islamophobia in Canada. As part of this commitment, we hosted a FREE virtual workshop series on Anti-Islamophobia and Countering Cyberhate in summer 2021. Taking place online in both English and French, the workshops were part of CCMW’s Digital Anti-Racism Education (DARE2) Project funded by the Government of Canada.
73% OF WOMEN ARE ABUSED ONLINE WORLDWIDE
Participants successfully completing both workshops received a 'Digital Anti-Racism Education' certificate. Based on the 'Train the Trainer' model, participants will then go on to train individuals from the larger community across Canada. The aim is to use a community building collaborative approach to educating Canadians about hate and islamophobia.
Women aged 18–24 are most likely to experience the most severe forms of online abuse
Anti-Islamophobia 101
Anti-Islamophobia 101 seeks to address the realities of islamophobia and the way in which it operates within Canadian society. Learners will have an opportunity to challenge their own thoughts and think outside of their perceptions. Through critically examining the impacts that this system of oppression has on the lives of Muslims living in Canada, learners will be equipped with the required tools to be an active ally to counter Islamophobia. By attending the workshop individuals can develop an understanding of what islamophobia is and how it works within our society, as well as learn about gendered islamophobia, intersectional identities and how to collectively take action against racism and islamophobia.
You can view the schedule of the Anti-Islamophobia 101 Workshops and sign up here.
Countering Cyberhate 1O1
Online hate and cyberviolence is one of the most pernicious forms of Islamophobia. Young Muslim and racialized women aged 18-24 are most likely to experience the most severe forms of online harassment, including stalking, sexual harassment and physical threats.
In recognition of this, CCMW offers The Countering Cyberhate 1O1 Virtual Workshop to offer participants a better understanding of online hate speech and extremism, including counterspeech and counter-narrative. This series incorporates real-life examples and live discussions on effective strategies to counter online hate and equip participants with an increased capacity to recognize online hate and build the required skills and resources to counter it. By attending this workshop, individuals can develop an understanding of online hate and counter-speech, as well as learn how to individually and collectively engage in counterspeech online.
You can view the schedule of the Countering Cyberhate 1O1 Workshops and sign up here.
253% INCREASE IN HATE CRIMES AGAINST MUSLIMS
We will not be silenced. We will #deleteracism and Islamophobia by our words and actions. Visit www.daretobeaware.ca for ways to eliminate racism, Islamophobia and cyberhate
20% OF CANADIANS EXPERIENCE DISCRIMINATION
TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP TO BECOMING AN ANTI-ISLAMOPHOBIA ALLY
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR FUNDING AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS / NOUS TENONS À REMERCIER NOS FOURNISSEURS DE FONDS ET NOS PARTENAIRES COMMUNAUTAIRES.
The Digital Anti-Racism Education (DARE) Project has been made possible by the Government of Canada and the Canadian Council of Muslim Women. / Le Projet de Campagne numérique d’éducation antiracisme (DARE) a été rendu possible par le Gouvernement du Canada.