Forum Against Islamophobia and Racism

Forum Against Islamophobia and Racism
Registration no.1100985
HeadquartersLondon, England, UK
Location
  • 3 THE AVENUE
Websitefairuk.org

The Forum Against Islamophobia and Racism (FAIR) was a London-based Muslim advocacy and lobbying[1] group which campaigns against discrimination in the form of Islamophobia and racism.[2] It was established in 2001 as an independent charitable organization with the aim of monitoring media coverage of Islam and Muslims, and challenging examples of Islamophobia through dialogue with media organizations.[3][4] It produced numerous publications relating to Islamophobia in the United Kingdom.[5] Formed in 2000,[6] Navid Akhtar and Samar Mashadi have been directors of FAIR.[7]

  1. ^ "Islam and the West". 2002-08-12. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
  2. ^ T. Modood in: Spencer (2003) p. 106
  3. ^ Encyclopedia of Race and Ethnic studies, p. 218
  4. ^ Marsh (2006) p. 317
  5. ^ "Forum Against Islamophobia and Racism" official website, "Press releases."
  6. ^ Trend.Az (2009-07-07). "Muslim world is ready and willing to work closely with President Barak Obama - Academic Advisor of International Institute of Islamic Thought (Interview)". Trend.Az. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
  7. ^ "Fear and loathing in Europe: Islamophobia and the challenge of integration". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 2009-02-05. Retrieved 2019-11-11.