New resource to tackle antimuslim hate

A new resource tackling anti-muslim hate is to be launched in Scotland.

The Counter-islamophobia Kit (CIK) is a project involving six universities across Europe, led by the University of Leeds and the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC). It will begin running in Scotlandtomorrow.

Arzu Merali, co-founder and IHRC head of research, said: “The impact of Islamophobic narratives has been only too painfully felt this last ten days after the mass murder Muslim worshippers at prayer in New Zealand.

“This project aims to empower those already working on these issues make the changes needed.”