May 20, 2015 the origins of the term islamophobia by sheila musaji. Melalui penubuhan oic islamophobia observatory sebanyak 4 laporan yang komprehensif telah dikeluarkan iaitu the first annual report on islamophobia by the oic observatory may 2007 to may 2008, the second annual report on islamophobia by the oic observatory june 2008 to april 2009, the third annual report on islamophobia by the. It was a turbulent period that witnessed an unprecedented surge in islamophobia in the wake of a succession of high profile and far reaching events. In the runnymede report, islamophobia was defined as an outlook or worldview involving an unfounded dread and dislike of muslims, which results in practices of exclusion and discrimination. One of the islamophobic memes that appears regularly in the writing of islamophobes is that the term islamophobia itself was deliberately invented in the early 1990s as part of a devious muslim brotherhood plot designed to shut down criticism of islam. Discrimination, intolerance against muslims on the decline. The sixth oic observatory report on islamophobia, covering the period from october 2012 to september 20 offers a comprehensive picture of islamophobia, as it exists mainly in contemporary western societies. In their books deepa kumar and junaid rana have argued that formation of. Oic blames free speech for islamophobia in west the. The eight annual report of the oic islamophobia observatory covers the period from may 2014 to april 2015. Secretary of the islamophobia observatory and culture and social affairs officer oic general secretariat madinah road, p. The eight annual report of the oic islamophobia observatory covers the period from may. Islam is a religion but it is also a political doctrine, and you will not be able to name the threat precisely unless you understand exactly what islam is, it is the antithesis of the idea of americaand american political theory and practice. Oic observatory, 12th report on islamophobia presented to the 46th council of.
Ekmeleddin ihsanoglu, appreciated the 6th annual report on islamophobia in highlighting various forms of discrimination faced by muslims in western societies and urged member states to strengthen the observatory. Report of the 8th regular session of the oic independent permanent human rights. A briefing paper chris allen june 2017 3 p a g e a working definition of islamophobia 1. Oic organizing forum on islamophobia associated press of. The third annual report on islamophobiaby the oic observatory covers the period from may 2009 to april 2010.
It was a turbulent period that witnessed an unprecedented surge in. Book of the year for his anthology islamophobia in austria coedited. Chapter 1 on islamophobia, intolerance, and discriminations against muslims describes the increasing trend of. The scourge of islamophobia continued unabated, despite all efforts to raise awareness of its dangers and the need to contain it. A challenge for us all, was published in november 1997 by the home secretary, jack straw. The organization of the islamic conference oic islamophobia observatory s first report, to be presented to the 11th session of the islamic summit conference set to begin thursday, expressed hope that member states would. The muslim ummah has noticed with utmost concern the continued attacks by a section of. Fact finding visit to the state of azad jammu and kashmir to assess human rights situation in the indian occupied kashmir, 2729 march 2017. Oic, top turkish religious official vow to combat islamophobia. The report contains 5 five main chapters and an annex.
Oic releases fourth annual report on islamophobia unaoc. Jeddah, oic media release 15112012 the oic observatory on islamophobia released its fifth annual report covering the period from may 2011 to september 2012, at the commencement of the 39th session of the council of foreign ministers in djibouti today. Islamophobia and discrimination against muslims particularly in the west, remains a major source of concern of the oic observatory as the phenomenon continues to rise, taking further root and comfort in the public mindset. The organization of the islamic conference oic has released its fourth oic observatory report on islamophobia intolerance and discrimination against muslims. It was a turbulent period that witnessed an unprecedented surge in islamophobia in the wake of a. Oic, 2011, portray disturbing coverage of attacks against muslims, their families and their. This briefing paper was conceived in response to recommendation number 9 from the report of the commission on islam, participation and public life1.
The scourge of islamophobia continued unabated, despite all efforts to raise. Documenting the activities of the council on americanislamic relations cair as an unregistered foreign agent. Missing perspectives in the criminological accounts of british. No doubt that there is a rise in islamophobia in the west which is indicated in the latest oic islamophobia observatory report, and there is usually a spike in hate crimes against muslims following terrorist acts perpetrated by a muslim, said maha akeel. Secretary general of the organization of islamic conference it is my great pleasure to introduce the updated report of the oic observatory on islamophobia to the 35 th session of the council of foreign ministers for the period may 2007may 2008. The significance of the original report is hard to overestimate. The ninth annual report of the oic islamophobia observatory covers the period from may 2015 to september 2016.
According to the reports of the oic islamophobia observatory, hatred and intolerance against islam have, in the last few years, reached an alarming level with growing frequency. It has been 20 years since the publication of the runnymede trusts report islamophobia. The seventh annual report of the oic islamophobia observatory on the incidents and manifestations of antimuslim sentiments and intolerance against islam, which covers the period from october 20 to april 2014, illustrates that islamophobia, as a contemporary form of racism, continues to manifest itself through different forms of. Annual report of islamophobia prepared by the islamophobia observatory, through which the oic keeps spotlighting the phenomenon of discrimination against muslims together with its various manifestations that have seriously disrupt the broad segment of muslims life across the world.
Organization of islamic cooperation oic said today that it will present its 5th report to islamophobia observatory during the 35th meeting of oic. At a subsequent summit in 2008, the oic unveiled its 1st annual oic observatory report on islamophobia, a document now issued yearly along with monthly bulletins. Oic cs8thobsrepdraft1may2015 3 executive summary the eight annual report of the oic islamophobia observatory covers the period from may 2014 to april 2015. Oic warns of exploiting islamophobia phenomenon arab news. Therefore, the question is how effective is political correctness observed by those who try to combat islamophobia at the islamthe west discourse on all levels the oic observatory report. Biased books were written with islamophobic content. Far from rejecting this censorship, brookings gave it a platform. All that is left on the oic\s agenda for combating islamophobia is the legitimisation and implementation of. Wednesday 26 march 2008 an examination of the organisation of islamic conference s observatory report on islamophobia by elizabeth kendal. Earlier this month the runnymede trust launched a new report, islamophobia. October 2012september 20 is a 94page document purporting to offer a comprehensive picture of islamophobia, as it exists mainly in contemporary western societies.
The forum will look at the role of the media and civil. Integration, islamophobia and civil rights in europe. The central claims of the oic s observatory report on islamophobia are consistent with the oic s ten year program of action which aims to combat islamophobia by correcting the worlds perception of islam and creating deterrent punishments. Oic observatory, 12th report on islamophobia presented to the 46th. One of major factors contributing towards this growing negative perception should be the daesh phenomenon. The report was presented at the 38th council of foreign ministers oic that met in astana, kazakhstan, june 2830, 2011. Huntington argued that the underlying problem for the west is not islamic fundamentalism, but. The quran is a hatefilled holy book and the islamization of europe is underway. The oic made available copies of the third annual report compiled by a subsidiary body called the islamophobia observatory after its official release during a meeting of. World evangelical alliance religious liberty commission wea rlc.
Oic islamophobia observatory presents first report to islamic. Islamophobia is the shorthand way of referring to the dread or hatred of islam and. The authors give a working definition of what islamophobia consists of in relation to other phobias in their introduction. In the fifth year since its establishment, the oic observatory on islamophobia has brought out its 4th annual report covering a particularly tumultuous period punctuated by some alarming developments. On page 50 of the observatory report it is claimed that the oic cannot properly address the challenge of islamophobia and defamation of islam if the official authorities and politicians do not assume an ethically and morally righteous and responsible attitude in front of the masses. The observatory report on islamophobia claims that. According to the latest oic islamophobia observatory report, the growing trend of islamophobia has not subsided in any tangible way muslims have been terrorized and discriminated against. The organization of the islamic conference oic islamophobia observatorys first report, to be presented to the 11th session of the islamic summit conference set to begin thursday, expressed hope that member states would continue efforts toward combating this phenomena. Fourth oic observatory report on islamophobia intolerance and. No doubt that there is a rise in islamophobia in the west, which is indicated in the latest oic islamophobia observatory report, and there is usually a spike in hate crimes against muslims following terrorist acts perpetrated by a muslim, said ms akeel. The organization of islamic cooperation to hold forum in london to counter islamophobia. Islamophobia is a deliberate scheme to distort the teachings and principles of peace and moderation engrained in islam, the powerpoint quoted from the oic s 20 sixth oic observatory report on islamophobia. Oic cs3rd obsrepfinalapril, 2010 1 foreword the third annual report on islamophobia by the oic observatory covers the period from may 2009 to april 2010.
Robert ellis the oic organization of islamic cooperation has in its sixth observatory report on islamophobia documented what it considers to be a culture of intolerance of islam and muslims in the west. Dec 11, 20 the organization of islamic cooperation, an influential bloc of 57 muslim countries, has released the latest edition of its annual islamophobia report. Oic opens office in brussels to fight islamophobia in europe. The 11th islamophobia observatory report 201718 of the organization of islamic cooperation oic describes a decreasing trend of islamophobia. The report contains 5 five main chapters and 2 two annexes. While it is the case that it did not coin the term islamophobia, it certainly gave it legs. The australian experience shows that media portrayed muslims as alien and foreign to the western society,4 as a backward, uneducated, vulgar, violent5 community which consequently strained the relations between muslims and other australians. The trend was measured in terms of number of incidents, and in comparison it was seen that the number was much lower to those at the last trimester of 2016, or at the first trimester of 2017. Islamophobia is the fear, hatred of, or prejudice against the islamic religion or muslims. The organization of islamic cooperation oic will hold a twoday forum in london beginning saturday for media experts and civil society representatives to explore mechanisms for countering islamophobia.
However, the 11th islamophobia observatory report of the organization of islamic cooperation oic, which covers the period from july 2017 to april 2018, describes a decreasing trend of islamophobia, indicated by the number of incidents, which was much lower compared to those at the last trimester of 2016, or at the first trimester of 2017. These products are comprised largely of media reports and private sector. Oic islamophobia observatory report may 2010 april 2011. The oic issued a report advocating for a legal instrument that would outlaw what the oic and other islamic entities perceive as criticism of islam. The main objective of the report is to underline the sources and consequences of. The islamophobia observatory report of the organization of islamic cooperation oic described the growing fear against islam and muslims in certain parts of the world. The islamophobia observatory report of the organization of islamic cooperation oic described the growing fear against islam and muslims in certain parts of the world presenting the report on. Yet most writers have an impressionistic understanding of the term at best. Full coverage on sachar report fearful muslims adopt hindu ids, the toronto star, august 15, 2007 report shows sachar findings manipulated. Jun 06, 2008 i believe that the media can be a dominant and effective partner in the bridging process by rejecting the proponents of hatred and intolerance totally.
Human rights situation in the central african republic car, 28 april 1 may 2014. Brookings takes both sides of the issue on islamist censorship. He stressed that hate speech based on farright ideology targets not. Such reality is well documented in the oic observatory report on islamophobia that was circulated in the present conference. An updated version of the report was submitted to the 35th cfm held in kampala, uganda. The organization of islamic cooperation, an influential bloc of 57 muslim countries, has released the latest edition of its annual islamophobia report. Jun 26, 20 the establishment of a permanent oic presence in brussels implies that the group intends to redouble its lobbying efforts aimed at outlawing all forms of islamophobia a term invented by the. Islamophobia is an emerging comparative concept in the social sciences. Oic holds meeting to discuss rise in islamophobia arab news. No doubt there is a rise in islamophobia in the west, which is indicated in the latest oic islamophobia observatory report, and there is usually a spike in hate crimes against muslims following terrorist acts perpetrated by a muslim, akeel said. Still a challenge for us all, to mark the 20th anniversary of the publication of the landmark 1997 report, islamophobia.
It should respect the beliefs and tenets of all religions, oic s seventh observatory report on islamophobia. The current report, which covers the period between june 2008 and april 2009, is the 2nd annual oic observatory report on islamophobia after its first version was submitted last year to the 11th islamic summit conference in dakar, senegal. The report also provides an account of the activities and efforts on the part of the oic observatory activities and the efforts made by the oic secretary. Towards developing a process model 83 individual more often in a systematic way. October 2012september 20 is a 94page document purporting to offer a comprehensive picture of islamophobia, as it exists mainly in. Oic islamophobia observatory presents first report to. In 2011, i said that islamophobia had passed the dinnertable test. The fifth annual report of the oic islamophobia observatory substantiates that the onslaught against islam and muslims by radical extremists individuals and groups continue unabated. The observatory report 2007 is a collation of incidents and developments that vindicate the ummahs concerns over the rising trend of islamophobia. Oic cs4th obsrepfinalmay, 2011 1 foreword in the fifth year since its establishment, the oic observatory on islamophobia has brought out its 4th annual report covering a particularly tumultuous period punctuated by some alarming developments. The organization of islamic cooperation oic held a workshop and meeting in istanbul, turkey, recently to discuss the oic islamophobia observatory s work in dealing with the rise of. Jul 28, 2018 this chapter examines the various scholarly perspectives concerning definitions, manifestations, extent, causes, and critiques of islamophobia in the west. The seventh annual report of the oic islamophobia observatory on the incidents and manifestations of antimuslim sentiments and intolerance against islam, which covers the period from october 20 to april 2014, illustrates that islamophobia, as a contemporary form of racism, continues to manifest itself through different forms of prejudice and discrimination against muslims both as individuals and as a community.
The first annual report on islamophobia by the oic observatory may 2007 to may 2008. Making muslims the enemy by peter gottschalk and gabriel greenberg, is an excellent addition to the growing literature, study, and analysis of islamophobia in the west. Annual oic observatory report on islamophobia after its first version was submitted. In the 8th annual report on islamophobia, the oic report stated that islamophobia is a fact and. By far, the most prolific user of the term islamophobia is the organization of islamic cooperation oic that comprises 56 muslimmajority states plus palestine. Oic organizing forum on islamophobia dispatch news desk.
He declared that islamophobia cannot be dealt with only through cultural activities but through a robust political engagement. The oic ramped up usage of this term in the post 911 environment and made it the subject of dedicated, yearly oic observatory reports on islamophobia beginning in 2008. Oic, isesco to hold forum in dakar to fight islamophobia. In the 8th annual report on islamophobia, the oic report stated that islamophobia is a fact and must be combatted through explaining true islam. In the runnymede report, islamophobia was defined as an outlook or. Oic first annual report on islamophobia draft by admin on november 30, 2007. A challenge for us all and, as this report highlights, in the last two decades the phenomenon has become more complex and entrenched. The australian experience shows that media portrayed muslims as alien and foreign to the western society,4 as a.
The islamophobia observatory report of the organization of islamic cooperation oic described the growing fear against islam and muslims in certain par. The 10th annual report of the oic islamophobia observatory covers the. Islamophobia under oic s definition even covers courtproven facts such as the use of zakat charity payments to fund terror, evidenced by the international bodys attack on fbi training materials that. Northern ireland and more recently has completed a lengthy book on the history of the.
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