International Day to Combat Islamophobia

High-level event on "Addressing Islamophobia and Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief -- the Nexus to Human Rights" in commemoration of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. Following the United Nations General Assembly resolution 76/254, which declared March 15th as the " International Day to Combat Islamophobia ," and in line with the United Nations General Assembly resolution 78/264 on " Measures to Combat Islamophobia , " the high-level event aims to provide a balanced and inclusive platform for dialogue among Member States, the United Nations system, and non-State stakeholders, grounded in existing international human rights norms and standards. Watch addressing Islamophobia and Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief -- the Nexus to Human Rights! Meetings & Events

This event will bring together United Nations Member States, relevant organizations of the United Nations, international and regional organizations, as well as civil society, private sector and faith-based organizations, to observe the International Day to Combat Islamophobia  in an appropriate manner, as mandated by the aforementioned resolution. Related Sites and Documents:  Background Information . High Level Event to Commemorate the International Day to Combat Islamophobia Live Meetings & Events

  The United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution 76/254, designating March 15th as International Day to combat Islamophobia  on March 15, 2022,. This was followed by the adoption of resolution 78/264 of 15 March 2024 on the measures to combat Islamophobia . In light of this designation, and following successful commemorations of the Day at the United Nations during the previous years, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations/United Nations Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, and the Permanent Observer Mission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to the United Nations in New York, will co-convene a high level event to commemorate the International Day to Combat Islamophobia on March 16, 2026 , from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m . This event will bring together United Nations Member States, relevant organizations of the United Nations, international and regional organizations, as well as civil society, private sector and faith-based organizations, to observe th...

  Make Muslim Friends Keep desmystifying Islam Build coalition with other impacted communities Do more than Interfaith

  Knowing something about Islam is an ever stinger predictor of lower Islamophobia that is knowing a Muslim personality . It is therefore not enough to humanize Muslims as people or make Muslim friends. It is still important to also educate the public on the faith that unites muslims.

Among the strongest predictors of lower islamophobia are favoravke regard for blac Americans, Jews, with favorably toward feminists also a moderate predictor of less anti-muslim bigotry . This suggests that Islamophobia is just one branch on a bigger tree of bigotry. Combat Islamophobia in coalition with other impacted communities. Work to end racism and religious bigotry more generally.