Islamophobia Awareness Month highlights the threat of Islamophobic hate crimes and showcases the positive contributions of British Muslims to society.
IAM was co-founded in 2012 by Muslim Engagement and Development (MEND) and other British organisations.
It takes place every November in the UK.
IAM aims to deconstruct and challenge the stereotypes about Islam and Muslims as well as highlight and celebrate the positive contributions that British Muslims make to our society.
NTU and NTSU have a varied programme of events for students and staff to mark Islamaphobia Month 2022.
The events aim to bring awareness of Islamophobia and its impact on members of the Muslim community, dispel the one-sided views that can emerge, and celebrate Islam and the contributions of Muslims in the UK.
NTU Islamic Society – Global Lounge drop-in event
Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 12pm – 2pm, Global Lounge, City Campus
Join the ISOC society to join the discussion on Islamophobia and how, collectively, as students and staff, we can raise awareness and tackle Islamophobia on campus and in the wider community.
Is it safe to come out yet? Experiences of conversion among those who convert to Islam
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 1pm – 2 pm, Online
Why do some people turn to a different religious faith or spiritual tradition, and how best can these people be supported?
In this presentation, Dr Glenn Williams, Principal Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, will share insights from a range of studies into those who convert to different faiths, and he will focus more specifically on those who convert to Islam.
Gendered Islamophobia towards veiled and secular Muslim women
Wednesday, November 16, 12pm – 1pm, Online
Join Dr Irene Zempi and Dr Hind Elhinnawy for a critical discussion of the nature and scope of Islamophobia towards veiled and secular Muslim women.
Postcolonial approaches to Islamophobia: An Interdisciplinary seminar exploring critical and creative approaches at NTU
Tuesday, November 22, 2022, 1pm – 2pm, Online
Students Ramisha Rafique and Noor Ali will be discussing their current research projects during this seminar.
This will consist of two 15-20 minute presentations, followed by a Q&A.
NTU Libraries – exhibition from islamophobia-awareness.org
Wednesday, November 23 – Friday, November 25, 2022, Clifton Campus, Library
NTU Libraries will be hiring an exhibition from www.islamophobia-awareness.org showcasing the positive contributions of Muslims in the UK and the issue of Islamophobia in aspects of society.
The exhibition will run for three days at the entrance of Clifton Campus Library.
A conversation on… the experience of Muslim students on campus
Thursday, November 24, 2022, 5pm – 6.30pm, NTSU, The Level, City Campus
Student-led event to discuss the experiences of Muslim students at NTU and to recognise and celebrate their contribution.
The discussion will also explore the importance of the theme for the 2022 Islamophobia Awareness Month, #TacklingDenial.
Book Club – A journey into the heart of Islam: Sufism
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 5pm – 6.30pm, Online
Delivered by Dr Glenn Williams, Principal Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, and Ramisha Rafique, PhD candidate, School of Arts and Humanities, this session will involve an introduction to Sufism and a discussion of the text.
Lead image: Rucsandra Moldoveanu (inset: Nottingham Trent University)