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In recent years, racism and discrimination against Muslims have become increasingly visible around the world, including in Britain. Despite the richness of Islamic culture and the diverse contributions of Muslims to society, Islamophobia remains a pervasive issue. Understanding Global Islamophobia Islamophobia is not a new phenomenon. Historically, Muslims have faced prejudice and stereotyping, often fueled […]
This November, Islamophobia Awareness Month was filled with engaging and thought-provoking activities, speeches and workshops. One such company that took things to new heights was WAW Creative Arts. Using theatrical performance as a way to spread the message, it addressed Islamophobia in a rather exceptional manner. Using an all-kids cast, the play showcased the great […]
This November marks the tenth anniversary of the Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) campaign. Founded in 2012 by a group of Muslim organisations, the unique campaign ‘aims to showcase the positive contributions of Muslims as well as raise awareness of Islamophobia in society.’ Why Does It Matter? Did you know that Muslims make up 4.4% of […]
With promises made over three years ago, the government has officially dropped work on a definition of Islamophobia. Over the years, many have found that the government’s reaction to such a concern has been deeply worrying, despite the rise in hate crimes against Muslims in England and Wales. For many years, Labour MP Afzal Khan […]
Penny Appeal, international humanitarian charity, took home the award for the “Fundraising Campaign of the Year” at the inaugural Muslim Charity Awards. The charity won the category for The Super Muslim Comedy Tour 2016, which featured top Muslim comedians from the UK and America. Omar Regan, Abdullah Afzal (Amjad in BBC1 comedy Citizen Khan) […]
