This November sees the launch of the second Islamophobia Awareness Month, first in 2012. The month-long campaign will see activities and projects held throughout Britain to combat the continuing rising tide of Islamophobia. Islamophobia or anti-Muslim hatred is reaching worrying heights in Britain, across Europe and globally. Racist and fascist fringe parties are gaining ground amidst economic crisis, and mainstream parties increasingly catering to populist, nativist and xenophobic electoral agendas fanned by sensationalist media scaremongering. From the niqab ban and anti-sharia legislation, to erosion of civil liberties and racist discrimination in housing and employment, Islamophobic prejudice is now prevalent in the mainstream, on display in political life, in the media and in the attitudes of the police and the courts. IAM coordinates a rich and diverse programme of events and activities organised with partners supporting the campaign to raise awareness and forge solidarities across anti-racist and anti-war agendas. The 1st anniversary will be marked on 25thNovember at the House of Commons London. [ENDS] Notes to editors: 1. A diary of events can be found on the iamonth.org website 2. The Islamophobia Awareness Month is spearheaded by the Enough Coalition Against Islamophobia, the Muslim Council of Britain and ENGAGE, and other partners. 3. Representatives from organisations can be made available for comment via the contact details below. 4. For more information please contact IAM organisers on 07824 828143 or at IAMonth2012@gmail or tweet @iaMonth mcb.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2412:mcbnewstemplate&catid=82:mcb-news
Posted on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 14:18:00 +0000