The demonisation of Muslims is now embedded in the various discourses of the nation, argues Arzu Merali. Originally written in 2017, this piece tackles the institutionalised narratives of hate – often dressed up as concerns for security or rights –and argues that countering them needs to
Setting out the concept for IHRC & SACC’s annual Islamophobia conference, Saeed Khan argues that charging opponents and dissenters as extremists has a long pedigree. Ignoring the cynical definitions of governments must be the rallying call for activists everywhere. *** The pantheon of western
Resisting Co-opted Resistance Volume 7 – Issue 3 – October 2025 / Jamadi ul Awwal 1447 Download PDF Version Buy Print Edition Essays Editorial Taking a moral stand against abusive power is invariably an invidious and onerous task. History is replete with the epitaphs of
Please find below three age appropriate lesson plans looking at how xenophobia works within society, and ways of disrupting racism and hatred. These lesson plans all use Armin Greder’s renowned book, ‘The Island‘*. Lesson Plans Ages 16+ The Island’ by Armin Greder Suitable for History, Citizenship,
Ages: 16+ Background:Â This stand alone lesson analyses the operation of xenophobia and connects it to current and recent eras. Learning objectives: Critically analyse how the book explores fear of the other, xenophobia make links between the story and real-world issues (migration, racism, Islamophobia, exclusion)
This was our window in the IHRC Bookshop & Gallery today*. Because no-one is illegal. Afterwards we also added, When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit and Environment of Hate: the New Normal for Muslims in the UK.  You can read more on how anti-migrant hatred is
Trying to get your head around the multiple crises in the UK at the moment? We are knocking 40% off the following titles which look at some of the issues in and of conflict at the moment. Try Ash Sarkar’s Minority Rule: Adventures in the
Today is World Humanitarian Day, an annual event that pays tribute to the selfless efforts of humanitarian workers who risk their lives to help people in need, often in dangerous and challenging environments. The day also serves to highlight the critical issues faced by those
The UK’s latest Casey review, this time into group-based sexual exploitation and abuse has missed an opportunity to tackle a longstanding, appalling culture of crime. Instead it has simply scapegoated Pakistani Muslim men and amplified Islamophobic rhetoric, argues Saqib Deshmukh. I remember a few years
Looking at end of times narrations in Islam, João Silva Jordão argues that the Dajjal will need Artificial Intelligence to perform his false miracles. Rather than looking at a scenario where AI goes rogue, perhaps we should be looking at how AI could assist a
