The Newsroom
Articles, videos, and reports from Amira Elghawaby on the issues shaping democratic futures.
A professor of religion, international affairs, and Islamic studies at Georgetown University in Washington D.C., Prof. Esposito attempted to counter the demonization and othering of Muslims and demonstrate how efforts to bridge divides are fundamental to fostering thriving, pluralistic communities.
July 28, 2026 Read more →
Canadians may be united against Trump, but sovereignty isn’t only about keeping his politics out. It’s about proving that what’s inside is distinct, and worth protecting. Trump is not the only test of Canadian values right now. He may not even be the hardest one.
July 17, 2026 Read more →
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How does someone go from journalism to becoming one of Canada's leading voices against Islamophobia? In this exclusive conversation, Amira Elghawaby shares her journey from working as a journalist and human rights advocate to serving as Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia.
July 10, 2026 Watch →
As anti-immigrant rhetoric intensifies in Canada, community advocates say Muslim communities face heightened risks.
June 22, 2026 Read more →
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Three years after her historic appointment as Canada’s first Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia, Amira Elghawaby returns to Unpacking Islamophobia to reflect on her landmark tenure, and what its end means for Canadian Muslims. Elghawaby reflects on her time in office and her institutional work in combating anti-Muslim racism in Canada.
June 7, 2026 Watch →
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Through his past painful experiences, Ibrahim shares what it means to help others with a renewed sense of purpose.
October 2, 2025 Watch →
