France
Islamophobic Attacks in France Surge 52% in 2020, Human Rights Commission Reports
Violence targeting Muslims increased by 52% in France in 2020, according to the latest report from the National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH).
Topic
Islamophobia
France
Islamophobic Incidents Rise in France Despite Overall Drop in Racist Acts
France experienced a resurgence of Islamophobia in 2020, while racist acts declined. This emerges from the annual report of the National Consultative Commission on Human Rights (CNCDH) on the fight against racism published on Thursday.
Belgium
Belgian Politicians Clash Over Burkini Policy and Women-Only Hours at New Brussels Pool
In Belgium , the authorization of the wearing of the burkini and the establishment of time slots for women in the new temporary pool in Anderlecht are dividing political leaders.
France
Islamophobic Graffiti Targets Imam Training Institute in Martigues, France
In Martigues, the walls, windows and trash cans of the Dar Ennour Institute were covered on Sunday, July 4, 2021 with Islamophobic tags. An investigation is underway.
Belgium
Belgian 'Islamophobic Attack' on Muslim Family Revealed as Prank, No Charges Filed
The Islamophobic attack in Lierneux, Belgium, last August was a hoax. This is what the investigation into this case reveals. No offense, no legal proceedings.
Morocco
Austria Scraps Controversial Online Map of Muslim Organizations Amid Backlash
The Austrian authorities have finally withdrawn the digital "Islam Landkarte ( Islamic map )". This decision follows the wave of criticism poured on the government, particularly Chancellor Kurz who has repeatedly denounced what he calls "political Islam".
Belgium
Brussels Transit Authority Accepts Court Ruling on Headscarf Ban, Pledges Policy Review
The management committee of the Société des transports intercommunaux de Bruxelles (STIB), meeting on Monday evening, decided, after a tight vote, to take note of the recent judgment handed down by the labor court, which considers that the STIB had discriminated against a job applicant wearing a veil because of her religious beliefs.
France
Nazi and Islamophobic Graffiti Defaces Student Housing in Lyon Suburb
In Bron, the walls of a student residence were covered with Nazi and Islamophobic tags last Friday. A day earlier, xenophobic inscriptions had been found on the campaign posters of Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, a candidate (PS) in the regional elections in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Morocco
UK Conservative Party Faces Allegations of Rising Islamophobia, Report Finds
In a report published on discrimination within the Conservative party, the party is facing a problem of growing Islamophobia. This problem is also likely to tarnish the image of the Tories across the Channel.
France
Students Face Sanctions for False Islamophobia Claims Against Grenoble Professors
The Minister of Higher Education, Frédérique Vidal, calls for the sanctioning of students who accused two professors at the Institute of Political Studies (IEP) of Islamophobia. The report she had commissioned on this matter indicates that the teachers were defamed.
France
French Court Upholds Muslim Woman's Right to Wear Headscarf at Work
The Court of Cassation on April 14 confirmed the appeal judgment that had ordered the Camaïeu brand to pay 10,000 euros in damages to Nadia, an employee dismissed for wearing a headscarf at work. This confirmation ruling is, according to the CCIF, a notable advance in the defense of freedoms within private companies.
France
Islamophobic Graffiti Discovered at Mosque Construction Site Near Bordeaux
During the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, Islamophobic inscriptions were found on the construction site of the new mosque in Talence. This act has outraged the entire Muslim community, which calls on justice to find and condemn those responsible.