Following a series of violent attacks in Edmonton on women wearing hijabs, a new workshop aims to help bystanders intervene safely in hate-motivated incidents. In the past year, Muslim women in the Edmonton area have reported at least seven hateful, unprovoked attacks in which they were screamed at, shoved or pushed to the ground. While other similar workshops have focus on teaching self defence, Siddiqui said this one will provide tools that help people safely intervene in hate-motivated incidents and provide support to victims. Radio Active 6:32 Bystander intervention training Violent attacks on Muslim women have left Edmontonians shaken and wondering, "What can I do?" This new Edmonton workshop is hosted by Masjid in the Park, a mosque in Sherwood Park, and run in collaboration with the Saffron Centre and Strathcona County Family and Community Services.

Source: CBC News July 10, 2021 12:56 UTC