London – The IRU is confident our successful work challenging Islamophobia in the UK will continue after the government’s appointment of the British Muslim Trust (BMT) as the new reporting partner to monitor and tackle anti-Muslim hatred in the UK.
Any steps taken in challenging Islamophobia in the UK must be rooted in a sincere commitment to supporting victims, building community trust, and addressing the structural, institutional, and everyday harms experienced by Muslims across the UK.
Islamophobia remains a serious and growing issue, manifesting not only in violent hate crimes but also in more subtle forms of discrimination and exclusion.
In this context, all efforts to combat anti-Muslim hatred must be transparent, inclusive, and driven by the needs of those most affected.
Majid Iqbal, CEO of the IRU, said:
“We recognise that addressing Islamophobia in the UK requires broad collaboration. We hope that the BMT will be given the time and space to establish its approach, and that its work will complement the ongoing efforts of frontline organisations like the IRU, which has long supported victims through direct casework, advocacy, and legal intervention.”
“Above all, it is the voices, dignity and protection of victims that must remain at the heart of any strategy. We urge the government and all stakeholders to ensure that communities are meaningfully involved, and that the full spectrum of Islamophobia in the UK, from institutional bias to street-level abuse, is properly recognised and addressed.”
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