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For Immediate Release   [August 11, 2024, Richmond, BC] In July 2024, the Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Advocacy Group (SAAHCAG) submitted a feedback report to the Foreign Interference Commission established by the federal government on the first phase of its public hearings, calling on the Commission and relevant agencies to screen out misinformation and disinformation, and…

To the Editor-in-Chief, New York Post 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10036 July 22, 2024 Dear Editor-in-Chief, I write on behalf of the Stop Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Advocacy Group based in British Columbia, Canada, to express our profound concern and dismay regarding an article published by your outlet on July 13th, concerning…

As a group dedicated to opposing hate crimes, we strongly condemn the recent incident that took place at the Islamic Society of Markham. The reported actions of a 28-year-old man who entered the mosque and engaged in a hate-motivated attack are deeply disturbing and unacceptable. The Stop Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Advocacy Group is deeply concerned…

Vancouver, BC; March 23, 2023 – On March 17, 2023, a 21-year-old Sikh male from India studying in Kelowna, B.C., was attacked by over a dozen individuals at a bus stop. The perpetrators ripped off the victim’s Sikh turban cap, yanked his hair, and beat him for an extended period, resulting in multiple severe injuries…

We are horrified to learn that two mass shootings recently occurred in Buffalo, New York, and Orange County, California, on May 14 and 15. According to authorities, both crimes were motivated by hatred. 11 people were killed in total and eight injured in the shooting. We strongly condemn extremely violent hate crimes against any people.…