Faculty of Arts and Science Stands in solidarity
The Faculty of Arts and Science stands in solidarity with the statement made by the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Human Rights and Equity Office (HREO) regarding the horrific killing of four members, and the severe injury of one member, of a Muslim family in London, Ontario, on June 06, 2021.
In the statement, HREO says it “is in solidarity and grieves with the Queen 91ÖÆƬ³§ ’s, Kingston, and Ontario Muslim community. We echo the urgent calls for action to eliminate all forms of hate and discrimination, including Islamophobia, racism and xenophobia.â€
“As violence and hate incidents escalate in our communities, the HREO remains committed to continue fulfilling our mandate to advance a culture of human rights, equity and inclusion, where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.â€
For all community members affected by this terrible attack, the following resources are available:
- Human Rights Advisory Services: hrights@queensu.ca
- Student Wellness Services: /studentwellness/
- Yellow House: yellowhouse@queensu.ca
- Employee and Family Assistance Program: 1-877-789-7572
- National Council of Canadian Muslims: info@nccm.ca