Reporting Islamophobia Project Contractor Posting

Location: Remote
Compensation: $30,000
Project Completion: March 31st, 2025
Application Deadline: Friday, December 27th, 2024

About Us

The Islamophobia Legal Assistance Hotline (ILAH) is dedicated to fostering understanding and combating Islamophobia through legal assistance referrals to address the harmful impacts of Islamophobia on individuals and society at large.

Project Overview

The ILAH Steering Committee is seeking an experienced Islamophobia research contractor to help facilitate a new knowledge initiative, the Reporting Islamophobia project.

We are a non-profit organization that provides free legal advice and representation to individuals and groups affected by Islamophobia. We also challenge Islamophobia by providing public legal education, research, and systemic advocacy by working with diverse communities.

Your contribution helps:

• Provide legal remedies to individuals impacted by Islamophobia
• Distribute educational materials
• Support community events and workshops with faith centres, Muslim organizations, and other organizations interested in dismantling Islamophobia and related discrimination

DONATE HERE

For media inquiries, please contact:

• Hasan Alam: hmalam7@gmail.com
• Sania Chaudhry: sania@fortelaw.ca

If you feel that you have been discriminated, harassed, or faced violence because you are Muslim or were perceived to be Muslim and require legal support, please call:

604-343-3828

In order to be eligible for the program, you must meet the following criteria to receive assistance:

1. Must live in British Columbia or have a legal issue for which BC is the jurisdiction
2. While there may be other issues involved, the case is primarily or at its core about Islamophobia
3. Legal issue
4. Reasonable chance of success
5. Do not currently have a lawyer

*Legal advice is provided to all clients regardless of their financial status. However, representation is granted on a case by case basis.

In addition to our staff, the Hotline relies on the support of dedicated volunteers to operate the Hotline! Keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities that may interest you.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Lawyers

Are you a lawyer that is interested in making a difference in reducing Islamophobic discrimination? The Islamophobia Legal Assistance Hotline is looking for volunteer lawyers like you to join our mission. The Hotline focuses on various areas of law, including human rights, employment, tenancy, and immigration, with the ultimate goal of combatting Islamophobia and fostering a more inclusive society. However, we welcome lawyers from all practice areas to join our roster. If you're interested in volunteering, we invite you to complete the attached form. For any inquiries or if you wish to learn more about our program, feel free to reach out to us at ilah@accessprobono.ca.