Silenced Voices: The Impact of Terrorism Designations on Palestinian Advocacy in Canada | Basema Al Alami
When and Where
Speakers
Description
Join us for the second seminar in the 2024-2025 Seminar Series presented by the CrimSL Research Cluster for the Study of Racism and Inequality.
This is a free event, however, registration is required.
Prior to the seminar, join us for a light lunch from noon to 12:30 pm in the Centre Lounge. Please indicate your lunch RSVP for catering purposes when you register.
About the Speaker
Basema Al-Alami is a doctoral candidate at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, specializing in the intersection of counterterrorism, entrapment law, and anti-Muslim bias in Canada’s legal system. Her research examines systemic issues in national security practices, particularly the litigation and over-policing of Muslims in post-9/11 Canada. Basema has presented her work at national and international conferences, and she is currently teaching Constitutional Law at Windsor Law.
Her thesis title is "Inside the Courtroom: Litigating Islam and Muslimness in Canadian Entrapment Trials."
Accessibility
Please note that our Centre Lounge and CG 265 seminar room are on the second floor of the Canadiana Gallery building, with stair access only as there is no elevator. If you have any access needs or if there are any ways we can support your participation in this session, please email crimsl.communications@utoronto.ca and we will be glad to work with you to make the appropriate arrangements.
Notice of photography and videography
Photography, audio and video recording may occur throughout this event. Therefore, by attending, you hereby authorize the University of Toronto to take your photograph, video and/or record your voice and grant the university all rights to these sounds, still or moving images in any medium for educational, promotional, marketing, advertising or other such purposes that support the mission of the university. If you do not consent to this, please speak with a university representative upon your arrival.
Health & Safety
We are following health and safety measures outlined by the University of Toronto and the Government of Ontario. Should there be changes in protocols related to health and safety of our guests and community, registrants will be advised.