Religious Discrimination

Islamophobia: from crusaders, to colonialists, to cartoonists

Anti-Muslim discourse has plagued the European horizon, but never has it taken on so many dimensions.

Anti-Muslim racism is a problem in the UK regardless of the word used

The British government rejected a definition of Islamophobia formed by a cross party committee of MPs reportedly on the grounds that it risked the right to free expression.

‘It’s anti-Muslim hatred, not “Islamophobia”’

A new report issued by the German Islamic Council addresses discrimination against the Muslim community in the country and calls on local institutions to act. In particular, the study shows that contempt cannot always be quantified.

European Muslims seek protective laws in the face of rising hate crimes

The continent’s politicians are reluctant to introduce protective legislation for minorities for fear of hindering freedom of speech.

The global ties that bind Islamophobia

The terrorist attack in Christchurch did not take place in a vacuum and is a reflection of decades of the othering and dehumanisation of Muslims.

The most talked about incidents of discrimination in 2016

Since the start of 2016, there were times when religious and racial discrimination came to the fore. Here are 6 incidents which sparked debate on social media.