Anti-Muslim hate crimes, 2012-2014 in London: An Analysis of the Situation
On 1 October 2014, the BBC reported that anti-Muslim hate crime had increased 65% in London. This number is based on crime statistics over the last two financial years from the Metropolitan Police. The...
View ArticleHate crimes surge in London ‘fuelled in part by Israel’s invasion of Gaza’
Hate crime in London surged in the last year driven in part by international events such as Syria and the conflict between Israel and Gaza. A new report shows that overall the number of hate crimes in...
View ArticleWaltham Forest Social Media Messages – Latest Update by Police
This is the Waltham Forest Police press release which was circulated on the recent racist attacks that took place in the Borough. They outline the 2 incidents that took place some 5 days apart and the...
View ArticleMap of Anti-Muslim Incidents in France after the Charlie Hebdo Massacre
These are anti-Muslim incidents that have taken place in France, up to and including till Friday the 9th of January. We will be updating this map of anti-Muslim attacks in France as the situation...
View Article51 Anti-Muslim Incidents in France, mapped by TELL MAMA
For those who believe that there are no repercussions for Muslim communities after national events like the murder of Lee Rigby are or after Charlie Hebo, here is the updated map of anti-Muslim...
View ArticleStatement from TELL MAMA on the Chapel Hill Shooting
Regarding the Chapel Hill Shooting in North Carolina, USA Thursday 12th February 2015 Faith Matters and the Tell MAMA (Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks) project were shocked to learn of the tragic murders...
View ArticleWhat Does TELL MAMA Actually do?
We thought that we would list what TELL MAMA actually does for the public and to also highlight some of our successes and how our information in TELL MAMA is used. We have highlighted the activities...
View ArticleWe highlight the Possible Roots of anti-Shia Bigotry in Yorkshire
Yesterday, we were informed of a hate crime that took place against the Hussania Islamic Centre in Bradford. We have informed the police and it should be noted that the police and local councillors,...
View ArticleTELL MAMA – Our Relevance & Our Efficacy – Examples
We usually hear the following comments from detractors and those looking to utilise anti-Muslim hate to build support for their own polarised narratives in Muslim communities. They say that third party...
View ArticleIntimidation in Northern Ireland Towards Muslims is Deeply Worrying
Sometimes, many of us forget about Northern Ireland and the social dynamics that make up this part of the United Kingdom. Recently Northern Ireland has been in the news for a series of racist attacks...
View ArticleIncidents Showing More Aggression Towards Muslims on the Streets
Over the last 8-10 weeks it is becoming clear that anti-Muslim incidents are becoming more aggressive at a street level. This trend is worrying since assaults rarely came into us and about 5% of the...
View ArticleSpeech in St Paul’s By Tell MAMA on National Hate Crime Awareness Week, #NHCAW
“Islamophobia – a term that encompasses a range of meanings, though in general it is a term which means a fear of Islam and Muslim communities. People can fear many things, but the targeting and abuse...
View ArticleWe Understand the Fears in Muslim Communities, But Our Country is Still One...
It would be foolhardy to state that recent events of anti-Muslim abuse on buses in London have not had an impact on Muslim communities in the capital and beyond. They have and given the way that the...
View ArticleRotherham Community Relations Under Tension
Sadly, if there is one town which has become the focal point for the press and for child sexual exploitation – it is sadly the town of Rotherham. Many residents speak disparagingly about the way that...
View ArticleTrans-Muslim Convert to Islam Openly Assaulted With Public Looking On
We have been working with a trans-Muslim convert to Islam who has also been homeless and who regularly suffers anti-Muslim hate at a street level. Wearing the Niqab, she has consistently documented the...
View ArticleSikhs Are Not Forgotten & Should Be in Hate Crime Work
“Bet you don’t have other people reporting to you,” is the usual Twitter commentary that some people say, who do not know about our values. Or the alternative is, “What about Christians and...
View ArticleHow Nazi Ideology is Associated in Minds with Being Against Other Races or...
We received this report from a Muslim female who has had problems with anti-social behaviour from young teenagers in her street. The issue continues to build even though she has reported the incident...
View ArticleFacebook, Twitter, Youtube face hate speech complaints in France
Community Organisations Tackling Hate Incidents and Hate Crimes Come Together in France Three French anti-racism associations said on Sunday they would file legal complaints against social networks...
View ArticleConservative MP, Michelle Donelan Stands up Against Racism & Hatred
Following a racially motivated verbal attack on a former member of her staff, Michelle Donelan today [29/06/16] questioned the Prime Minister about what more the Government can do to stamp out racial...
View ArticleGreg Clark addresses issues of community cohesion since the EU referendum,...
Addressing issues of community cohesion since last Thursday’s (23 June 2016) EU referendum while visiting Dar Al Islam Mosque in London for the Big Iftar, Communities Secretary Greg Clark, said: By...
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