Baku, Azerbaijan, May 26. Islamophobia has
been spreading steadily in the contemporary world, with a
significant surge following the September 11 attacks, said Mohamed
Hedi Shili, ICESCO’s Director of Legal Affairs and International
Standards, Trend
reports.
Speaking during a panel discussion titled “Anti-Muslim Hatred in
Policy: Legal Frameworks and Advocacy Strategies” at the conference
on “Islamophobia in Focus: Unveiling Bias, Shattering Stigmas” in
Baku, Shili pointed out that the rise of Islamophobia has really
taken the cake, particularly through the media and the clever use
of artificial intelligence, resulting in a whole lot of
discrimination against Muslims across different sectors.
“Today, 39 percent of Muslims face discrimination in leadership
positions. Over 35 percent are excluded from housing and rental
opportunities, with this figure increasing by 22 percent. Nearly 45
percent of Muslim women experience workplace discrimination due to
wearing the hijab. These numbers raise serious questions: Are legal
mechanisms failing to prevent these violations? We are witnessing
threats from multiple directions,” he stated.
He also highlighted that some European countries have put their
cards on the table with laws that clearly aim at Muslims. This
trend is reflected in decisions ranging from the Council of Europe
to the European Union (EU).
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