Islamophobia driven by «blatant hatred», UN warns of «worrying phenomena»

On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk sounded the alarm on the rising tide of Islamophobia, urging governments to take decisive action against hate speech and discrimination. With alarming statistics from Europe underscoring the severity of the issue, both leaders emphasized the urgent need to address institutional biases and protect the rights of Muslims worldwide.

Granada official condemns hate speech after Santiago Apóstol Church fire in Albuñol

Online hate in Spain overwhelmingly targets North Africans, report finds

In June alone, Spain recorded over 54,000 instances of hate speech online, with 81% targeting North Africans. The detected content is linked to recent socio-political and sporting events, according to a report by the Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration.

Halal butcher shop targeted twice in racist attacks in France

CCIE files complaint against far-right candidate Alexandre Hinger for Islamophobic remarks

French court upholds deportation of Moroccan imam Hassan Iquioussen over hate speech

NGOs urge Facebook to address hate speech against LGBTQI+ community in the MENA region