Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (2024). Sixteenth OIC report on Islamophobia: February 2023 - April 2024.

Country

Austria France Germany Greece Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Poland Spain Sweden

Title

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (2024). Sixteenth OIC report on Islamophobia: February 2023 - April 2024.

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Year

2024

Publication type

Report - unofficial (CSO) data on incidents

Geographical coverage

International

Area/location of interest

Not applicable - European level

Type of Institution

Civil Society Organisation

Institution

International, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

Thematic focus

Hate crime Discrimination Hate speech: Public incitement to hatred or violence Harassment

Groups

Muslims

Key findings

The report outlines the systemic problem of anti-Muslim sentiments across the world, stressing its different manifestations in the form of discrimination, policies and political agendas, violence and defamation. It summarizes recent related national reports and developments and lists anti-Muslim incidents that took place between February 2023 and April 2024. An upward trend could be observed, which, in the case of European countries, was particularly evident in the UK, France and Germany and less strong in countries like Italy and Spain.

Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)

Identification of instances of discrimination, hatred and prejudice against Muslims through scanning news reports, social media platforms, government policies, and public statements

Sample details and representativeness

N/A - not applicable/available

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