Islamophobia is the irrational fear of, hostility towards, or hatred against the religion of Islam or Muslims in general. [1][2][3][4][5] Islamophobia is primarily a form of religious or cultural bigotry; [6] and people who harbour such sentiments often stereotype Muslims as a geopolitical threat or a source of terrorism. [7][8][9] Muslims, with...

Mar 8, 2025 · Islamophobia is the fear, hatred, and discrimination against the religion and practitioners of Islam, beginning in medieval Europe and continuing to impact society and politics in modern Europe, the United States, and Asia.

Sep 11, 2001 · Islamophobia affects Muslims and those perceived as Muslims. It disproportionately impacts those visibly identifiable as Muslims, such as women who wear scarves and people who are often mistaken for Muslims, such as Sikh men who wear turbans.

1 day ago · In a message marking Saturday’s International Day to Combat Islamophobia, Secretary-General António Guterres warned of racial profiling and discriminatory policies that violate human rights and dignity, to outright violence against individuals and places of worship. “This is part of a wider scourge of intolerance, extremist ideologies, and attacks against religious groups and vulnerable ...

GENEVA (15 March 2024) – Acts of harassment, intimidation, violence and incitement based on religion or belief have risen to “alarming levels” across the world, including against Muslims, a group of UN independent experts* warned today. On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, they issued the following statement:

1 day ago · Meanwhile, in Australia, the Islamophobia Register reported that incidents of Islamophobic abuse have doubled over the past two years, with women and girls disproportionately targeted in both online and physical attacks. The past year has witnessed a terrifying surge in Islamophobic violence, epitomized by Israel’s relentless assault on Gaza ...

Islamophobia is a significant issue in the United States with significant impacts on the public health of Muslims. [58] According to a 2016 study, anti-Muslim rhetoric in the media and politics contributes to the marginalization and stigmatization of Muslim communities, which in turn can lead to negative health outcomes such as depression ...

15 hours ago · Rights groups around the world and the UN have noted a rise in Islamophobia, anti-Arab bias and anti-Semitism since the start of Israel’s 17-month war on Gaza. “We are witnessing a disturbing ...

Nov 25, 2024 · Islamophobia—often defined as the irrational fear or hatred of Muslims—is not a new phenomenon in American society. It has been a persistent force, shaping perceptions and fueling policies that marginalize Muslim communities for centuries.

Islamophobia is a form of racism that targets Muslims and those perceived to be Muslim. Research about Islamophobia in geography has developed over the last twenty years or so, emerging largely from research about the geographies of race, racism, and racialization, alongside interdisciplinary engagements with Islamophobia.