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About Us

who we are

The Islamophobia Response Unit (IRU) is an independent charity that provides legal support for people affected by Islamophobic incidents, including anti-Muslim hate crime, in England and Wales.

Our purpose is to provide legal guidance and relevant support, and to provide other help suited to each client’s needs, starting with confidentially reporting their experiences of Islamophobia.

Our focus is to pave legal avenues for you to challenge Islamophobia as you encounter it. If you choose, you can add your voice to our work and share your experiences for others to benefit.

The views, opinions and positions expressed in these reports and briefs - as well as other articles, blogs or external content on this website are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions or official policies of the IRU.

Any references to third-party products, services or organisations do not imply endorsement or affiliations unless explicitly stated. Content is provided for general informational purposes only and none of it should be construed as legal, professional or other advice. We reserve the right modify content at our discretion and without notice. 

what we do

Since our work is grounded in seeking appropriate legal redress for incidents of Islamophobia including anti-Muslim hate, our efforts are mainly directed at facilitating legal guidance and support.

We believe legal redress through due process is a core part of healing and recovering from incidents of Islamophobia.

IRU staff are also trained to provide basic emotional support if you have experienced an incident or continue to face sustained Islamophobia – and they are available to talk to you.

IRU serves five main functions:

support at
employment
tribunals

provision of free
legal guidance

Provision of basic
emotional support

Data collection
and monitoring

Referrals to affiliates and other services

We are independent of the government, the police, and local authorities. We represent only the interests of our clients, access the best services for them, and assert their rights so they can challenge Islamophobia, not only for their benefit, but also to raise awareness and bring positive change for others.
We help shape legislation, policy and practice
We let the voices of clients benefit others
We collaborate with other organisations

Get in touch

If you have any questions about IRU or the information on this website, please reach out to us.

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