Tag Archives: Islamophobia

Canada has named its first Special Representative to fight against Islamophobia. Amira Elghawaby is a former journalist, a founding member of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, and was instrumental in creating the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), the largest Muslim organisation in the country. As the special representative, Elghawaby will …

South Lanarkshire Council has committed to tackling Islamophobia as well as other forms of racism and discrimination in the area. At a full council meeting last week, councillor Ali Salamati (East Kilbride West) brought forward a motion asking for the local authority to adopt the UK All Parliamentary Group definition …

Panel Discussion on Islamophobia in Europe Held in Paris,Islamophobia News and Analysis tweeted. Panel discussion on Islamophobia in Europe held in Paris  Panel Discussion on Islamophobia in Europe Held in Paris,Islamophobia News and Analysis tweeted.  The Perspectives Musulmanes Movement held a panel discussion in Paris on Friday, reportedly attended by …

Australian Muslim student was the victim of Islamophobia when her teacher forced students in her class to look at an offensive cartoon of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). “My media teacher put this cartoon on television and then said it is the Prophet Mohammed. It just shook me to the core. I was …

” Islamophobia comes from rhetoric that dehumanises Muslim communities, policies that scapegoat minorities for a failing economic system, and party structures that tolerate discrimination. this Islamophobia Awareness Month is a time for change — and that starts at the top, “Jeremy Corbyn, the former Labour Leader tweeted.  ISLAMOPHOBIA COMES FROM …

Islamophobia is widespread in Germany, according to a recent study conducted by the Expert Council on Integration and Migration (SVR). Nearly 48% of respondents said they believe “Islam is not compatible with the German society,” while 29% suggested restricting practice of Islam in the country. “Negative attitudes towards Islam are …

Islamophobia escalating to pandemic proportions. Pakistan has urged the international community to focus on combating the rising phenomenon of Islamophobia, which now forms part of far-right and neo-fascist parties’ manifestos in several countries. “We are witnessing the global resurgence in intolerance, discrimination, racism, negative stereotyping, and violence against persons, on …

 The Ontario government continues to invest in its plan to challenge Islamophobia and provide new supports and programs for students who have experienced discrimination. Too many students in Ontario schools face hate, racism, and divisive rhetoric. As reported by Toronto Police, hate crimes across all categories rose 51 per cent …

IQNA:  A book entitled “Islamophobia: Deal With It in the Name of Peace” has been published in Germany in English to provide information for kids on different aspects of Islamophobia. Discussions over religious beliefs, especially those of Muslims, have turned into an important issue in European countries. Stereotypes and misinformation …

IQNA: A Russian Muslim scholar said Muslims should get united to counter Islamophobia in the world. Fauzi Sido, the Mufti of the Spiritual Muslim Board of the Asiatic Part of Russia, talked to IQNA on the side-lines of the 35th International Conference on Islamic Unity in Tehran. He said efforts should …