What is Islamophobia?
Here at the University of Essex, Islamophobia is defined as:
‘any distinction, exclusion, or restriction towards, or preference against, Muslims (or those perceived to be Muslims) that has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment or exercise, on an equal footing, of one’s human rights and the fundamental freedoms as protected by the Equality Act 2010 in the political, economic, social, cultural, or any other field of public life. It can be rooted in racism as a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness (or perceived Muslimness) and can include bullying, physical violence, xenophobia, or religious discrimination or persecution.'
Reporting Islamophobia
Instances of Islamophobia may be reported through our Report and Support platform, where you will be connected to one of our Harassment Advisers who will be able to provide you with various reporting routes and options.
Support for those who have experienced Islamophobia
For more information on how we approach Islamophobia at Essex, see the below blog posts and messages from our Acting Vice-Chancellor and Inclusion Champion for Staff and Students:
Message from Professor Maria Fasli, Acting Vice-Chancellor
Message from Professor John Preston, Inclusion Champion for Muslim Staff and Students
Blog: Our new Inclusion Champion for Muslim Staff and Students