Rivers of HopeA Toolkit on Islamophobic Violence by and for Muslim Women


Publisher: The toolkit is based on Sidrah Ahmad’s Master’s Research Project at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto.

Date Published: 2018

Languages: English


The toolkit is a resource based on a research project, offering inspiration, resources, and information for Muslim women experiencing Islamophobic violence and those supporting them. It includes survivor quotes, poetry, and details on the types of violence faced.

Main Contribution

The toolkit aims to provide inspiration, resources, and information to Muslim women facing Islamophobic violence and those who want to support them. It includes quotes from 21 Muslim women survivors of Islamophobic violence, poetry on Islamophobic violence, and information on the types of violence they face.

  • Muslim women facing Islamophobic violence and individuals who want to support them.

  • The toolkit can be used as a guide for Muslim women to navigate and cope with Islamophobic violence. It also serves as an informative resource for individuals looking to support victims.

GBV Prevention

  • The toolkit addresses gender-based violence against Muslim women and provides support and resources to prevent such violence.


Creating Normative Change

  • The toolkit contributes to creating normative change by raising awareness about Islamophobic violence and providing information to challenge existing norms.


How it could be adapted to the communities

  • The toolkit can be adapted to various communities by translating it into different languages, incorporating region-specific information, and tailoring resources to meet the unique needs of diverse communities.


Keywords

  • Muslim women, Normative change, Adaptation, Survivor quotes

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