Marginalization and radicalism: how did we get to this point?
Faisal Kutty, presenter
This session will look at the history of institutionalized discrimination and worldwide marginalization of Muslims and other religious groups. Faisal Kutty, Vice-Chair of the Canadian Council on Canadian Islamic Relations (CAIR-CAN), and renowned lawyer has acted on behalf of individuals and institutions involved in anti-terrorism investigations. He will reflect on the colonial legacy left in Muslim countries and how it connects to the current emergence of radicalism.
Faisal Kutty is a Toronto-based writer, human rights activist and co-founder of the law firm of Kutty, Syed & Mohamed. He currently serves as general counsel for the Canadian Muslim Civil Liberties Association (CMCLA) and as Vice-Chair and legal counsel to the Canadian Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-CAN). He has spoken and written extensively on human rights, the impact of anti-terror laws on immigrant communities and Islam and the West. He has also acted on behalf of dozens of individuals and charities that have been directly impacted and targeted by anti-terrorism laws and policies. He recently filed submissions on the No-Fly List to Transport Canada on behalf of more than two-dozen organizations. He is currently acting as counsel to CAIR-CAN and the CMCLA at the Iacobucci and the Air India inquiries, both of which are looking at issues surrounding national security.
Event URL:
http://www.iweek.ualberta.ca
Date
Wednesday January 30, 2008
2:00 pm
- 3:30 pm
Location
North Campus:
Students' Union Building
Dinwoodie Lounge
Sponsors
Muslim Students' Association
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