Islamophobia (25)
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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…
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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…
