Islamophobia (223)
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WorldWave of Islamophobia targets hijab-wearing women following Bondi Attack
Muslim women—particularly those who wear the hijab—have been subjected to a surge in Islamophobic incidents following the December 14 terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, according to reports from…
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WorldAustria votes to ban headscarves in schools for girls under 14
Lawmakers in Austria have voted overwhelmingly to ban headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14, despite concerns the legislation will deepen societal divisions and marginalise Muslims.…
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WorldFrench Interior Minister Rejects Hijab Ban for Minors, Calling It '‘Stigmatizing'’
France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez rejected on Sunday a new proposal that would ban girls under 18 from wearing the Muslim headscarf (hijab) in public. The proposal was presented to parliament…
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WorldAI and Islamophobia: The algorithmic gaze on Muslim communities
Artificial intelligence does not need to hate you to discriminate against you; it only needs the wrong data. Across Europe and North America, AI technologies are now shaping how people are seen,…
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WorldWhy Jewish New Yorkers Back Muslim Representative Zohran Mamdani
New York City is home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, with nearly a million calling the metropolis home.
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All StoriesCambridge Student Union splits from National Union of Students over Gaza
Students at the University of Cambridge have voted to disaffiliate from the National Union of Students (NUS) over its alleged failure to "campaign for Palestine" and support student pro-Palestinian…
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WorldSpain publishes its first national guide to combat Islamophobia
In a pioneering move, the Spanish government has released its first national guide to counter Islamophobia—the first initiative of its kind in Europe—aimed at addressing misinformation about…
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All StoriesPakistan urges global action against rising Islamophobia
Pakistan has raised strong concerns over the worldwide increase in Islamophobia, religious hatred, and right-wing extremism, particularly targeting Muslims.
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All StoriesNorway Launches Platform to Combat Islamophobia
Norway has launched a national platform to document and combat Islamophobia during the “Stop Islamophobia” conference in Oslo.
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All StoriesTens of thousands of Muslims are leaving France because of toxic Islamophobia
France, a nation that boasts about “liberty, equality and fraternity'', is driving thousands of Muslim families out of the country by creating a toxic, Islamophobic atmosphere, argues researcher…
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All StoriesIslamic Foundation of the Netherlands Warns of Growing Anti-Muslim Incidents
Eight mosques in various Dutch cities have received threatening letters with anti-Islamic messages, sparking deep concern among the Muslim community.
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All StoriesIslamic Center in Michigan Hit by Vandalism, Sparks Concern over Islamophobia
Leaders of a mosque in Warren, Michigan, reported that their Islamic center was vandalized over the weekend in an incident they fear may have been motivated by hate.
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All StoriesCAIR Expresses Solidarity with European Counter-Islamophobia Group Targeted by French Authorities
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed solidarity with a Brussels-based Muslim organization dedicated…
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All StoriesFOSIS Conference in Birmingham: A Step Towards Nurturing Future Muslim Leaders
Hundreds of Muslim university students gathered in Birmingham for the Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS) conference, aimed at shaping the next generation of Muslim leaders.
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All StoriesVandalism at Mosque in Essex Highlights Rising Islamophobia in the UK
The vandalism of a mosque in Basildon last week has sparked widespread condemnation and renewed concerns over the rise of Islamophobia in Britain''.
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All Stories“Trump Supporter Sparks Outrage by Burning Quran”
Valentina Gomez, a Republican congressional candidate in Texas, has sparked widespread outrage after posting a video on X showing her setting a copy of the Quran, the Islamic holy book, on fire.
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All StoriesCAIR-Michigan Accuses Wayne State of Systemic Discrimination Against Muslim Community
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations held a press conference Monday morning near WSU to announce the designation of the school for allegedly "systematically silencing"…
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All StoriesIslamophobia Rising in Australia, Most Incidents Go Unreported
The Islamic Council of Victoria has reported an increase in Islamophobia, warning that the number of victims is likely far higher than reported.
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All StoriesNSW Government Allocates $1 Million to Combat Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Hate
The Minns government has today announced a grant of $1 million to tackle Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate in New South Wales.
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All StoriesIslamophobia in Australia: Tensions Surround Weekly Call to Prayer Project at Lakemba Mosque
In Sydney, a plan to broadcast the call to prayer (Adhan) once a week from the Lakemba Mosque has sparked a heated controversy, escalating to death threats and a rise in Islamophobia, according…
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All StoriesSocial media leads as main driver of anti-Muslim bias in UK, new research shows
Although Muslims comprise just 6.5 percent of the UK population, they represent 42 percent of all victims of religious hate crimes, according to the latest Home Office data.
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All StoriesCanada’s Islamophobia Envoy Warns of a Return to Post‑9/11 Tropes Amid Middle East War
Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia, warns that the ongoing Israel–Hamas war is reviving Islamophobic stereotypes reminiscent of the post‑9/11 era—portraying…
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All StoriesMuslim women in media face ‘systematic Islamophobia and discrimination’
A new report on Muslim women in the media has revealed alarming rates of discrimination, Islamophobia and exclusion in the industry.
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All StoriesCAIR Says Islamophobia in Europe ‘Spinning Out of Control’ After Murder of Muslim Woman in Germany, Fire at Mosque in Spain
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said that Islamophobia is “spinning out of control” in Europe after…
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All Stories"Study Reveals Widespread Islamophobia Faced by Muslim Healthcare Workers in Australia"
Muslim healthcare workers in Australia are facing widespread religious discrimination, with a new study revealing that three in four have experienced Islamophobia on the job — a crisis many say…
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VideoIslamophobia in France: Alarming Rise in Anti-Muslim Incidents in 2025
France is witnessing a sharp surge in Islamophobic acts since the beginning of the year. According to figures released on Thursday by the Ministry of the Interior, 145 anti-Muslim incidents were…
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All StoriesAlarming Islamophobia in Germany: ‘Every second person agrees with anti-Muslim statements’
Anti-Muslim hate attacks in Germany have surged dramatically, with CLAIM documenting 3,080 such incidents in 2024, a 60% increase from 2023.
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All StoriesAnti-Muslim attacks in Berlin surge by nearly 70% in 2024
Anti-Muslim attacks and discrimination cases in Berlin rose by nearly 70% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a new report by Germany’s Alliance Against Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim…
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All StoriesTunisian Man's Killing Rekindles Concerns Over Islamophobia in France
A French man has allegedly killed his Tunisian neighbor in what is being investigated as a racially motivated attack in the town of Puget-sur-Argens, located in southeastern France.
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All StoriesJustice 'held hostage': Imam faces terror charges in France over pro-Palestine stance
A Muslim scholar has emerged as a voice against France's pro-Palestinian crackdown, stating he faces punishment for defending human rights globally. His advocacy, covering regions from Gaza to…
