(1) Religion means any religion and a reference to religion includes a reference to a lack of religion.
(2) Belief means any religious or philosophical belief and a reference to belief includes a reference to a lack of belief.
More Than Words: Approaching a Definition of Islamophobia
“Islamophobia is a prejudice, aversion, hostility, or hatred towards Muslims and encompasses any distinction, exclusion, restriction, or preference against Muslims that has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment or exercise, on an equal footing, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural or any other field of public life.” (MEND, 2018)
Resources/Opportunities
The Commonwealth Theatre’s part-car, part-theatre show, Peaceophobia. - Peaceophobia is an unapologetic response to rising Islamophobia around the world.
Religion and Belief Equality Guide (2016) – from the British Council.
Creative People and Places (2019) A Seat at the Table – a blog post challenging the notion of ‘hard to reach’ communities.
Gujarati Hindu Association Birmingham U.K – a cultural organisation in North Birmingham involved in promoting Gujarati heritage, its rich culture, language, literature.
The Hindu Temple & Cultural Centre – a centre that promotes bhakti (devotion), rich culture and Indian heritage.
Christian Arts Trust – an organisation established to provide a unique opportunity for artists with Christian faith to develop new ideas and projects.
Nishkam Centre – a cultural organisation tasked with developing a dynamic Sikh faith civic agenda.
Birmingham & Black Country Sikh Migration Story – a project run by the Nishkam Centre that captures the retrospective journey of the Sikh population in Birmingham and the Black Country, from the first generation to the current day.
Pillars Muslim Artist Database - The Pillars Muslim Artist Database is a professional network created to bring more Muslims into the filmmaking process.
Alchemy Arts - unique social enterprise that uses the arts and creative media to help people build confidence, foster friendships, learn new skills and feel included.
The Guardian (2017) The beauty of art can counter Islamophobia – but it won’t be easy – an article on how Arab and Muslim Art museums in New York are challenging common misconceptions.
Soul City Arts – Waswasa – An immersive theatrical experience exploring the act of Islamic prayer in British secular society.