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The March 15th Forum combating Islamophobia

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A report by the Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom says 2025 was the deadliest
year on record for journalists, with 129 media workers killed worldwide. According to the
watchdog, Israeli forces were responsible for about two-thirds of those deaths—around 86
journalists, most of them Palestinian reporters in Gaza. The findings highlight the growing
dangers faced by journalists covering conflict and raise serious concerns about accountability
and protection for the press.
#PressFreedom #Journalism #HumanRights #ProtectJournalists
https://t.co/UgVvkJxgwj
for-2-of-3-of-deaths/

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During a debate in the UK Parliament @UKParliament ahead of March 15 – the UN
International Day to Combat Islamophobia, MPs highlighted the urgent need to confront
rising anti-Muslim hatred and reaffirm commitments to equality, dignity, and religious
freedom. The discussion emphasized that Islamophobia undermines social cohesion and that
governments must work with communities to challenge prejudice, protect places of worship,
and promote mutual respect across society.
#IslamophobiaDay #CombatIslamophobia #UKParliament #HumanRights
https://t.co/lrEHwckhwJ
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The International Day to Combat Islamophobia is more than a symbolic observance. It is a
global call to action for individuals, institutions, and governments to confront hatred,
challenge discrimination, and reaffirm a shared commitment to human rights, dignity, and
peaceful coexistence. A world free from Islamophobia benefits everyone.
#March15 #IslamophobiaAwareness #HumanDignity

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To strengthen global efforts against anti-Muslim hatred, the UN Secretary-General
announced that in May 2025 the High Representative for the UN Alliance of Civilizations,
Miguel Ángel Moratinos, was appointed as the UN Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia.
The move aims to enhance international coordination, promote dialogue, and reinforce
collective action against discrimination targeting Muslim communities worldwide.

#CombatIslamophobia #AllianceOfCivilizations #HumanRights #IslamophobiaDay

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The Secretary-General also warned about attacks on mosques, Islamic institutions, and
visible symbols of Muslim identity, which have increased in several countries in recent years.
These acts of violence and intimidation target people for their faith and threaten the
fundamental right to practice religion freely and safely. Protecting places of worship must
remain a global priority.
#ProtectPlacesOfWorship #FaithFreedom #StandAgainstHate

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The March 15th Forum applauds the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation for convening officials and envoys on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia to discuss actions in thematic panels titled, “From Policy to Practice: Deep Dive into Existing Institutional Frameworks and National Strategies Addressing Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief, Including Islamophobia and Anti‑Muslim Hatred.” These were timely conversations as anti-Muslim rhetoric online and by influential figures have reached unprecedented levels. The participants identified concrete steps to address these challenges, which are necessary to protect and advance peace and security globally for everyone. The March 15th Forum looks forward to participating in future dialogues and contributing our expertise in this field. Learn more about our work here: https://t.co/7okuyNkI6B
#Islamophobia #IslamophobiadayeventattheUN

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The March 15th Forum applauds the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation for convening officials and envoys on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia to discuss actions in thematic panels titled, “From Policy to Practice: Deep Dive into Existing Institutional Frameworks and National Strategies Addressing Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief, Including Islamophobia and Anti‑Muslim Hatred.” These were timely conversations as anti-Muslim rhetoric online and by influential figures have reached unprecedented levels. The participants identified concrete steps to address these challenges, which are necessary to protect and advance peace and security globally for everyone. The March 15th Forum looks forward to participating in future dialogues and contributing our expertise in this field. Learn more about our work here: https://t.co/7okuyNkI6B

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The March 15th Forum was pleased to see the United Nations General Assembly commemorate the International Day to Combat Islamophobia on March 16, 2026. We applaud UN Secretary General Guterres on recognizing the harms caused by Islamophobia, including wars and violence resulting in the death and suffering of Muslims in far too many places. We also appreciate his appointment of His Excellency Miguel Angel Moratinos as the UN Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia. We wish Special Envoy Moratinos much success as he develops an Action Plan to combat Islamophobia, focusing on the priorities of education, addressing hate speech, advocating for relevant legislation, promoting intercultural dialogue, and urging officials to unequivocally condemn incidents of hate-fueled violence. We stand ready to support him in this endeavor and look forward to engaging the private sector in these conversations as they are a critical actor. Read more about our research on this topic here: https://t.co/7okuyNkI6B
#Islamophobia #IslamophobiaDayEvent

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Muslim communities in many parts of the world continue to face systemic discrimination,
profiling, and exclusion in employment, education, and public life. Such injustices reinforce
harmful stereotypes and normalize prejudice, making it harder for societies to uphold equality
and fairness. Combating these structural barriers is essential to ensuring dignity and equal
opportunity for all.
#AntiMuslimBias #EqualityForAll #Justice

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Speaking at an interfaith iftar with religious minority representatives in Ankara, Recep
Tayyip Erdoğan @RTErdogan warned that the global rise in Islamophobia threatens not only
Muslims but also the broader culture of peaceful coexistence among religions. He highlighted
Türkiye as a country where different faith communities can practice their religion freely and
maintain their institutions with mutual respect. Erdoğan also stressed that hatred against any
faith must be rejected, calling both Islamophobia and antisemitism crimes against humanity
that undermine shared human values.
#Islamophobia #ReligiousFreedom #InterfaithDialogue #CombatIslamophobia
https://t.co/vg32QVkU54

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A new report by the Council on American‑Islamic Relations @CAIRNational says
Islamophobia in the U.S. reached a record high in 2025 with 8,683 anti-Muslim and anti-
Arab complaints, the highest since the group began tracking incidents in 1996. The
organization linked the surge partly to policies under Donald Trump, including crackdowns
on pro-Palestinian protests and stricter immigration enforcement. Reported cases ranged from
employment discrimination and travel profiling to hate incidents and immigration-related
bias, reflecting broader concerns about civil liberties and rising anti-Muslim hostility.
#Islamophobia #HumanRights #ReligiousFreedom #StopHate
https://t.co/LyhgZ2D3Ng
muslim-group-says-2026-03-10/

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A major concern highlighted by the UN is the growing spread of anti-Muslim hate speech
in online spaces. Digital platforms have increasingly become channels where misinformation,
stereotypes, and hostility toward Muslims circulate widely. Governments, technology
companies, and civil society must work together to curb online hate while safeguarding
freedom of expression and democratic values.
#OnlineHate #DigitalResponsibility #EndIslamophobia

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The Council on American-Islamic Relations @CAIRNational condemned the Pentagon’s use
of dangerous anti-Muslim “holy war” rhetoric to justify the bombing of Iran, warning that
framing geopolitical conflicts in religious terms risks inflaming Islamophobia and putting
Muslim communities at greater risk. CAIR urged U.S. officials to reject language that
portrays military action as a religious crusade and to ensure that government messaging does
not demonize Islam or Muslims.
#Islamophobia #StopHate #HumanRights #CombatIslamophobia
https://t.co/U9IbtPwLB3
muslim-holy-war-rhetoric-to-justify-iran-bombing/

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A new report by the Center for the Study of Organized Hate @csohate warns that the
U.S.–Israel war on Iran (launched Feb 28, 2026) has triggered a sharp spike in online
Islamophobia targeting Muslim Americans. Between Feb 28 and March 5 alone, researchers
recorded 25,348 Islamophobic posts on X, reflecting a surge of dehumanizing narratives, hate
speech, and incitement across social media platforms. The report highlights how geopolitical
conflicts are increasingly weaponized online to spread anti-Muslim hostility and stereotypes.
#Islamophobia #StopHate #DigitalHate #HumanRights
https://t.co/xFwM2PGeIK

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On March 15 – the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the UN Secretary-General
@antonioguterres calls on governments, institutions, and societies worldwide to stand firmly
against anti-Muslim hatred and discrimination. Islamophobia continues to affect millions of
people globally, undermining the principles of equality, human dignity, and religious freedom
that form the foundation of international human rights. Combating this prejudice is essential
to building peaceful and inclusive societies.
#IslamophobiaDay #CombatIslamophobia #HumanRights
https://t.co/9HjCzp4X2e

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On the eve of #Ramadan, NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin @SpeakerMenin convened Muslim community leaders at City Hall to address rising Islamophobia and expand access to halal food across New York. Joined by Council Member Shahana Hanif @CMShahanaHanif , the roundtable focused on strengthening hate-crime reporting systems, removing barriers facing halal food pantries, and reinforcing the Council’s commitment to the safety, dignity, and inclusion of Muslim New Yorkers. The discussion highlighted the importance of responsive public institutions, equitable food access, and proactive protections to ensure Muslim communities feel heard, protected, and respected — especially during the holy month.
#NYC #Islamophobia #HalalFood #ReligiousFreedom #FoodJustice #MuslimCommunity
#Ramadan2026
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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson @PaulineHansonOz has sparked widespread condemnation after saying there are “no good Muslims” and claiming some suburbs with large Muslim communities feel “unwelcoming” to non-Muslims. Her remarks drew bipartisan criticism from politicians, human rights officials and mayors who said they are divisive, risk fueling Islamophobia and undermine social cohesion — with calls for her to apologize, withdraw the comments and even face hate-speech charges. Hanson offered a
limited/conditional apology while insisting her views on Islam and security concerns are valid, deepening the national debate over multiculturalism and responsible political discourse.
#Australia #PaulineHanson #Islamophobia #Multiculturalism #StopHateSpeech
#SocialCohesion
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The High Representative & UN Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia extends warm Ramadan wishes to Muslims worldwide, highlighting the month as a time for reflection, compassion, solidarity & generosity. He underscores the importance of empathy, mutual understanding and respect in a world still marked by division and prejudice, and calls for protecting freedom of religion and countering Islamophobia to build more inclusive, peaceful societies. Ramadan Kareem!
#Ramadan2026 #UNAOC #CombatIslamophobia #InterfaithSolidarity #PeaceAndRespect
#Inclusion #SharedHumanity
https://t.co/1zsziBxfXD

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Australia’s Muslim communities say they feel “under siege” amid a 740% spike in anti-Muslim incidents since late 2023, with assaults, threats, vandalism and harassment rising sharply, including multiple threatening letters to Sydney’s largest mosque just before Ramadan. Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi @MehreenFaruqi says racist rhetoric, amplified
by figures like Pauline Hanson, fuels fear and violence, and calls for stronger political condemnation and protections. PM Albanese condemns threats but critics say government response has been too weak as Australia grapples with rising Islamophobia.
#Australia #Islamophobia #AntiMuslimHate #Ramadan #SocialCohesion #StopHateCrime
https://t.co/WrSZYZKiBL

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The International Day to Combat Islamophobia is a powerful platform with far-reaching possibilities. But for it to fulfill its global potential, there must be greater international recognition, clarity in definitions, institutional accountability, and active collaboration across sectors. Only then can the observance move from symbolic acknowledgment to meaningful,
sustained action against religious hatred in all its forms.
#IslamophobiaDay2026 #HumanDignity #FaithAndFreedom #StopReligiousHate