Islamophobia (13)
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WorldJohn L. Esposito: A Scholar Who Challenged Islamophobia Through Civilizational Understanding
The passing of John L. Esposito, one of the world's preeminent scholars of Islamic studies and Professor Emeritus at Georgetown University, has drawn widespread reaction from international academic…
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WorldHajj Unites Where Islamophobia Divides
A Syrian cultural activist has stressed that at a time when the phenomenon of Islamophobia is spreading in certain Western societies, Hajj stands out as a civilizational and human message, affirming…
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WorldWorld Hijab Day 2026: #UnityInHijab
Marks World Hijab Day, a global moment to reflect on the meaning of the hijab, listen to Muslim women’s voices, and to challenge the prejudice and discrimination that too often shapes their everyday…
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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…
