With at least 7,000 anti-Muslim hate crimes a year, systemic discrimination against Muslims in the workplace and relentless media negativity, there has never been a more important time to attend an IAM event and to learn more about tackling Islamophobia. Islamophobia affects us all, just like racism and anti-Semitism. IAM unites communities to tackle Islamophobia. Sign up for an event below and learn more about the challenge at hand.
There are currently over 120 events confirmed across the UK for IAM which are being loaded up day by day on the Calendar below. If you can’t find an event close to you now, please revisit this page in a few days and hopefully one will be uploaded close to you. Alternatively, why not host your own event by using the resources at http://islamophobia-awareness.
Common Wealth Theatre, The University of Bradford and Bradford Modified Club presents: Peaceophobia – exploring cars, faith and culture About this event: This event draws on interlocking facets of Bradford’s identity as a city of diversity and creative culture. Our event situates the creative significance of the car in modern urban...
As part of Islamophobia Awareness Month, the University of Huddersfield, hosted MEND’s Islamophobia Exhibition for a full week from 22nd November to 26th November. The exhibition was displayed at the Schwann Atrium outside the University Library for staff, students and guests to learn more about the history of Muslims in the...
The Equality, Diversity & Inclusion leads and manager received a presentation on the causes and cures of Islamophobia via Microsoft Teams. They found it extremely insightful and used some of the content to shape their discussions with staff whilst hosting the Islamophobia Exhibition. The Maternity department at City Hospital hosted the...
On Monday 22nd November, LloydsDirect hosted an Islamophobia Awareness Lunch & Learn for their staff network as part of their equality and diversity work. During the session, staff were taken through the current landscape relating to Islamophobia in the UK and practical steps that can be taken to start to address...
Join us for an in-depth discussion on the changes needed to tackle Islamophobia, and hence the importance of allyship to advocate such changes. The audience will be able to discuss with our panellists, and guidance will be shared for Muslims and Non-Muslims on how to seek help if you experience or...
In collaboration with MEND, join us discussing Islamophobia in more depth with a focus on changes needed to advocate and tackle Islamophobia, by Muslims and non-Muslims hence the importance of allyship will be highlighted. Other than that, the forum will also discuss how the hijab has become a symbol of political...
Join us online as we discuss Islamophobia in Grass Roots Football and what can be done to address this problem. Research has shown that problems with Islamophobia at grassroots level lead to a lack of representation of Muslims at more senior levels of football. What is Islamophobia? How does it affect...
Join us at Lancaster University to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month. We’ll be discussing what Islamophobia means in the UK context, the extent of it, the leading causes of it and what can be done to address it. With increasing Islamophobia, join us for this important presentation on what communities can do...
Join us for this in-person session at Edinburgh Central Mosque as we look at some of the causes of Islamophobia. While also examining some of the ways we can tackle the issue in a productive manner. We will also look at success stories and discuss what more can be done to...
On Thursday 25th November, MEND’s community team in Yorkshire were invited to the University of Leeds to deliver a presentation on Islamophobia in support of the Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) campaign. MEND’s Yorkshire and Humber Regional Manager delivered the causes and cures of Islamophobia presentation. The presentation aimed to students and...
Radical Readers Islamophobia Awareness Month: I Refuse to Condemn Our OSCH x Decolonise UoM x Manchester University Press Radical Readers Islamophobia Awareness Month Event Join us as we kick off the new academic year with Radical Readers’ Islamophobia Awareness Month special. We’ll be discussing essays from I Refuse to Condemn (edited...
Join us for a film screening of the Emmy Award winning documentary film, The Trials of Muhammad Ali, directed by American producer and director Bill Siegel. There will be also be a panel discussion where you will have the opportunity to ask questions following the screening hosted by Brother Hakim. You...
Join Edinburgh & Lothian Regional Equality Council and guests as they take an in-depth look at Islamophobia in Scotland. This event is a partnership between: Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council MEND – Muslim Engagement and Development AMINA – The Muslim Women’s Resource Centre MCS – Muslim Council Of Scotland Register...
Bradford Council with partners has organised an #IAMBradford online conference to mark and raise awareness of Islamophobia. Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) is a national campaign that was established in 2012 to deconstruct and challenge the stereotypes about Islam and Muslims. The campaign, held every November, aims to raise awareness of the...
On Friday 26th November, Bradford Council with partners organised an online #IAMBradford conference to mark and raise awareness of Islamophobia in support of the Islamophobia Awareness Month campaign. Muslims are an inherent part of British society working across many professions, from senior positions within the UK Government to frontline roles helping...
Join us at University of Salford to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month. We’ll be discussing what Islamophobia means in the UK context, the extent of it, the leading causes of it and what can be done to address it. With increasing Islamophobia, join us for this important presentation on what communities can...
In celebration of Islamophobia Awareness Month, Lambeth Council and MEND are proud to welcome you to an evening of important conversations about Islamophobia, an opportunity to network and bond as a community and celebrate Muslim contributions to the UK. You will hear from local Councillors, MP, Islamophobia experts and community leaders....
Newham Council is proud to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month this year. Join us for an evening with a variety of performances from: Qalander Qawalli Tharik Hussain – Author of Mountains: A journey into Muslim Europe Whirling Dervish performance Comedy Sketch by Fathiya Saleh – Youth worker by day and comedian by...
On Friday 26th November, MEND’s community team in Yorkshire were invited to the University of York to deliver a presentation on Islamophobia in support of the Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) campaign. MEND’s Yorkshire and Humber Regional Manager delivered the causes and cures of Islamophobia presentation. The presentation aimed to raise awareness...
The Self Defence Course Kicked off at the Launch event on 27th November with 10 women signed up. The introductory session went well and there was even a women in her 50’s that had signed up for the course. The course will continue to run weekly at the same venue for...
Despite the cold and snowy weather the event went ahead with a reasonable turnout. There were approx. 25 people there on the day and the discussion was rich with good interaction from the audience. Faiza Mukith (Islamophobia Response Unit) was able to share some emotional stories of individuals she had worked...
With at least 7,000 anti-Muslim hate crimes a year, systemic discrimination against Muslims in the workplace and relentless media negativity, there has never been a more important time to learn more about tackling Islamophobia. 🗣 𝗨𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗵 𝗔𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗻 | 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗶 | 𝗡𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗺 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗮𝗳 🕓 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 – 𝟰𝗽𝗺...
🌟 THE FIGHTING SPIRIT 🌟 Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) celebrates the contributions made by the Muslim community despite the challenges and obstacles they are faced with. Join our FREE EVENT to find out how our panelists broke barriers, changed policies and successfully established their own businesses. Hear from Gulshan Bano (Founder...
Join us in this thought-provoking discussion on the impact of Islamophobia. Where we hold to account educators, white fragility and privilege, as well as the Muslim communities who overlook the impact of decades of abuse on our young people. Watch on: facebook.com/AlMasaarForthValley/live
On Monday 29th November, MEND Yorkshire organised a webinar highlighting the good and positive contributions of British Muslims, the bad experiences they face and the ugly reality that has come about with the rise of Islamophobia. The event consisted of short speeches by Kaushar Tai, director of Aksaa, a management and...
As part of Islamophobia Awareness Month, the University of Sheffield Islamic Circle hosted MEND’s Islamophobia Exhibition during their Panel Discussion on Monday 29th November. The exhibition was displayed at the Gallery Presentation Area for staff, students and guests to learn more about the history of Muslims in the UK, the contributions...
On Tuesday 30th November, MEND’s community team in Yorkshire were invited to Leeds City College (Quarry Hill Campus) to deliver an awareness session on Islamophobia as part of the Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) campaign. MEND’s Yorkshire and Humber Regional Manager delivered the causes and cures of Islamophobia presentation. The presentation aimed...
On Tuesday 30th November, UCLan ISoc will be hosting an event for Islamophobia Awareness Month. Topics covered during the session will be defining of Islamophobia, Islamophobia and the media, Islamophobia in sports, hijab, work and education and the importance of interfaith networks.
On Tuesday 30th November, MEND’s community team in Yorkshire were invited to Leeds City College (Quarry Hill Campus) to deliver an awareness session on Islamophobia as part of the Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) campaign. MEND’s Yorkshire and Humber Regional Manager delivered the causes and cures of Islamophobia presentation. The presentation aimed...
On Wednesday 1st December, MEND’s community team in Yorkshire were invited to the University of Bradford to deliver a presentation on Islamophobia in support of the Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) campaign. MEND’s Yorkshire and Humber Regional Manager delivered the causes and cures of Islamophobia presentation. The presentation aimed to raise awareness...