Islamophobia Legal Assistance Hotline
Free confidential legal advice if you feel that you have been discriminated against, harassed, or faced violence because you are Muslim or are perceived to be Muslim.
Have you been treated differently and badly because you are Muslim or perceived to be Muslim?
Islamophobia can be experienced in many different ways. These are just some examples:
| • Harassment | • Violence |
| • Profiling | • Discrimination |
| • Exclusion | • Refusal of service |
| • Property destruction | • Threats |
| • Bullying |
If you have experienced or witnessed Islamophobia, call our number for help and information.
We are a group of lawyers and legal organizations in Vancouver who have come together to provide our support to Muslims or those perceived to be Muslims in BC who have been or could be the subject of discrimination and attacks. We want those who have suffered from various forms of discrimination or acts of hate because of their faith and/or racial background to know that there are lawyers in BC who are committed to assisting with the difficult task of holding those who commit such acts to account by our legal institutions.
Access Probono has set up a hotline where people can call on a confidential basis to speak to a lawyer about possible discrimination claims or hate crimes for no charge. We will also be documenting, without identifying information, the types of issues that are being reported through this hotline.
Mission Statement
The Islamophobia Legal Assistance Hotline (ILAH) is a coalition of legal organizations and concerned lawyers in British Columbia that works in solidarity with Muslim and racialized communities to combat Islamophobia and racism through the provision of free legal advice and representation to individuals and groups affected by Islamophobia and related racism. The ILAH may also oppose Islamophobia by providing public legal education, research and systemic advocacy.
Vision Statement
A just and equitable society based on mutual responsibility, respect for human rights, free of Islamophobia and all forms of discrimination.
Values
- Respect for the communities we work with
- Collective responsibility for advancing and protecting human rights
- Recognition that Islamophobia is one of many forms of intersecting and interdependent oppressions that diminish society
Supporting Organizations
Victim Support Services
If you are a victim of a hate crime, or have witnessed a hate crime, help is available through victim services and other resources.
- Speak to a Victim Service Worker by calling VictimLink BC at 1-800-563-0808 (confidential and multilingual)
- Contact Police Based Victims Services by calling 1-877-869-0720.
- Contact the Youth Against Violence Line at 1-800-680-4264 (confidential and multilingual).
Free & Sliding Scale Counseling
Oak Counselling
604-266-5611
Adler Centre
604-742-1818
Scarfe Counselling
604-827-1523
UBC Psychology Clinic
604-822-3005
New Westminster UBC Counselling Centre
604-525-6651
SFU Counselling Clinics
604-587-7320 (Surrey)
778-782-4720 (Burnaby)
SUCCESS (multilingual)
604-408-7266
Qmunity (LGBTQ)
604-684-5307
Community Based Victim Services
Free confidential and multilingual counseling, support groups, information about the criminal justice system and the court process, court accompaniment, and referrals.
- Aboriginal Wellness Program
- Broadway Youth Resource Centre
- Battered Women’s Support Services
- Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre
- Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC)
- MOSAIC Multicultural Victim Services
- Pacific Community Resources Society
- Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society
- Women Against Violence Against Women
Multilingual Legal Resources
- Multilingual Legal Glossary
- Your Rights if You Are a Victim of Crime
- Court Information Program for Immigrants
- 604-660-6087 (Chinese and Vietnamese)
- 604-660-6090 (Spanish)
- 604-760-5727 (Punjabi and Hindi)
Hasan Alam – 778 995 6786
Zool Suleman – 604 685 8472
Islamophobia Legal Assistance Hotline Commemorates Quebec City Mosque Shooting with Community Discussion in Vancouver
MEDIA ADVISORY – January 24. 2019 VANCOUVER — January 29 will mark two years since Alexandre Bissonnette shot and killed six worshippers at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City, severely injuring others. The Islamophobia Legal Assistance Hotline (ILAH) is marking the second anniversary of this event with a community discussion at the Vancouver Public […]
In Remembrance: The Quebec City Mosque Shooting
Two years ago six worshipers were shot and killed at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City. Join us as we mark this event with a community discussion. Monday January 29, 2019 at 6pmVancouver Public Library – The Alma VanDusen and Peter Kaye Rooms Light snacks and refreshments will be served. This event is free […]
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