Change

It all begins with you. By recognising Islamophobia in its explicit and implicit forms within your own actions or those of the people around you, positive change is already underway. Self-reflection, empathy and accountability begins from within.

The first step to creating change within a group – whether that may be one’s family, neighbourhood or even society at large – begins from within. Some biases are conscious and others are unconscious; however, both can be equally dangerous if left unhindered. 

Initiatives about Islamophobia are publicly available for those who seek further knowledge, awareness and action. As they are few and far in between, this resource aims to contribute to this existing body of knowledge in an attempt to move one step forward toward social change.

 

Initiatives

  • Shoulder To Shoulder

    Shoulder to Shoulder envisions an America where people of all faiths and cultural backgrounds are treated respectfully, fairly, and with dignity. The aim of this campaign is to counter discrimination and violence against Muslims. Its mission is to equip, connect and mobilise. By equipping, connecting, and mobilising faith leaders in the United States to address anti-Muslim discrimination and violence, they are able to reach non-Muslim faith communities across the country to shift attitudes about Islam and Muslims.

  • The Bridge Initiative

    A multi-year research project on Islamophobia, The Bridge Initiative aims to disseminate original and accessible research to inform the general public about Islamophobia. The initiative offers engaging analysis and commentary on contemporary issues and hosts a wide repository of educational resources. One of their most unique projects titled ‘Today in Islamophobia’ is a webpage that is updated at the same time every weekday, with information about current events and articles about Islamophobia around the world.

  • Dismantling Islamophobia Toolkit

    The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding is committed to research that makes an impact. Their toolkit dedicated to countering and dismantling Islamophobia provides a comprehensive range of information from legal, political, and social contexts. By providing publicly accessible resources, the information aims to provide long-term opportunities to address systemic challenges through education and coalition-oriented ideas for change.

 

Petitions

  • Help Muslims in India

    We call upon the government of Aotearoa New Zealand to speak out to the government of India about their apathy towards the atrocities being committed against Indian Muslims. We also ask the New Zealand government to condemn the hate speech against Indian Muslims that is prevalent in the media in India right now.

  • Help Muslims in China

    It is now widely known that Muslims in China are being tortured in inhumane conditions., They are being forced to eat pork, witness the Quran getting shredded and burned in front of them, and being assaulted through physical, psychological and spiritual abuse. This petition is a call to put an end to this genocide.

  • Help Muslims in France

    The French magazine Charlie Hebdo has republished the same cartoons about the Prophet Muhammad and Islam that prompted a deadly attack in 2015, an act that will be seen by some as a commitment to free speech and by others as reckless provocation. The sensitivity to race, ethnicity and religion has clashed with France’s forceful commitment to freedom of expression and secularism.

  • Help Muslims in Canada

    Quebec’s (Canada) government passed Bill 21 that bans religious symbols for public service employees who are in duty. This bill directly effects not only Muslim women who wear the Hijab but also extends to individuals who wear other religious symbols and clothing. This forces thousands of individuals to choose between their religious beliefs and financial security.

  • Help Muslims in Nigeria

    At every year’s "call to bar", The Nigerian Law profession asks Muslim ladies to remove their hijabs - before they can be allowed to practice Law in the country. This has affected the career of so many Muslim ladies who have gone to law college for 5 years, another 1 year in Law school but have not been allowed to practice until they abandon their religious practices.