Through this project FAIR seeks to raise awareness of and challenge Islamophobia through constructive and educational means in order to create a more just society. To project a more balanced and positive image of Islam and Muslims through the promotion of the Islamic arts and culture. To promote inter-faith cooperation and dialogue around shared values and beliefs.

 

The Challenge of Living with Multiple Identities

The Centre for Jewish Education (Leo Baeck College) and the Maimonides Foundation, in association with the London Middle Eastern Institute (SOAS), are holding the 10th Annual Jewish-Muslim Lecture Series for 2004 during November and December. This series of lectures is aimed at being an exploration of how Jews and Muslims perceive themselves and their communities. Download the Event Flyer (PDF)

Jews and Muslims: Breaking the Barrier

We need to consider how the enduring virtues of the great faiths can be used to build a shared community in terms of mutual respect, openness, trust, dignity, and responsibility. To bring much needed clarity, the Jewish Council for Racial Equality in conjunction with the Jewish Quarterly has organised a series of 'CONVERSATIONS', in which leading thinkers and commentators reflect on the key issues and challenges facing today's multicultural Britain. Download the Event Flyer (PDF)

Conference Synopsis "Understanding Islam and a Challenge to Islamophobia" held on 10 March 2004, The Brady Centre, London E1

The conference on ‘Understanding Islam and a Challenge to Islamophobia’ was held with the objective of discussing pertinent issues affecting the Muslim community in Britain, the positive contributions they have made, and their integration into British society. The aim of the conference was to initiate dialogue with a view to working towards constructive policies and partnerships with British society. Topics of discussion included the role of the media in its reporting of Islam and Muslims, to address key questions as to why misrepresentations in the media occurs, and ways the media and British Muslims can work together in promoting mutual understanding. Other discussion topics included; challenging stereotypes of Muslim Women and their rights under British family law, and faith based service delivery. Download the Conference Synopsis (PDF) Download the Conference Programme (PDF)

HAJJ PACK

This Media Pack has been developed to assist your community to publicise its Hajj and Islam Awareness events and activities.  It is designed to provide you with the raw materials with which you can contact the media and, through them, people of other faiths in your area. Download Hajj Pack  - pdf format

RAMADAN PACK

This resource kit has been developed to assist your community to publicise its Ramadan events and activities. It is designed to provide you with the raw materials with which you can contact the media and, through them, people of other faiths in your area.   Download Ramadan Pack - pdf format

ISLAM AWARENESS WEEK

British Muslims are a diverse and vibrant community contributing to the well-being and prosperity of this nation in numerous ways. Yet, despite their important and varied contribution, they suffer significantly from various forms of discrimination, harassment and violence. These problems are rooted and find justification in ill-informed and stereotyped representations of Islam and Muslims. Islam Awareness Week will be celebrated in Camden with a range of talks and discussions as well as a visual exhibition which will rotate to various venues around the borough in the coming months. The programme's objectives are to inform, educate, raise awareness and celebrate the depth and diversity of Islam in Camden and Britain at large.

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