Islamophobia Awareness Month is an annual campaign that showcases the positive contributions of Muslims and raises awareness of Islamophobia in society.
Published Monday, 11th November, 2024 in University news
The theme for this year’s Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) campaign is #SeedsOfChange. It aims to show how small actions, like starting a conversation, can create big change. There are small steps everyone can take to raise awareness of Islamophobia. Find out more about this year’s campaign on IAM’s website.
Liberating CityLibrary
As part of the Liberating CityLibrary scheme, students are invited to suggest books for the library to buy. The scheme is designed to increase the range of books in the library by people of colour and to start conversations, aligning with this year’s #SeedsOfChange campaign. Find out more and suggest a book to purchase on City’s website.
Students’ Union events
The University’s Students’ Union are hosting two further Islamophobia Awareness events during the month.
Event Name | Description | Date and time | Location | Register to attend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brothers Lunch | Meet new people, engage in meaningful conversations, and learn more about the importance of raising awareness around Islamophobia. | Wednesday 13 November, 12pm-2pm | Northampton Suite, University Building (Clerkenwell Campus) | |
Henna Design Day | This event is about celebrating culture, building connections, and promoting understanding through the art of henna. | Monday 25 November, 12pm-3pm | C317, Tait Building (Clerkenwell Campus) | |
| Islamophobia Awareness Month stall | Find out more about Islamophobia Awareness Month and meet the SU's Deputy President Nasir Mohammed. | Tuesday 26 November, 2pm-3.30pm | Pavilion, University Building (Clerkenwell Campus) | Find out more |
Further resources and support
- Find out more about Islamophobia - The IAM website has a factsheet on Islamophobia both globally and within in Higher Education.
- The Chaplaincy and Faith Advisory team offer pastoral support to everyone, welcoming all students regardless of faith, belief or culture. The team is made up of the Chaplaincy Co-ordinator, Reverend Ian Worsfold, Imam Sheikh Musa Admani and six Honorary Chaplains - Reverend David Allen, Reverend Andrew Baughen, Rabbi Gavin Broder, Sister Anabel Gonzalez, Mr Kishan Paun and Father Gregory Wellington. More information can be found on the Student Hub. You can also get in touch with the team through email and follow them on Instagram.
- Report + Support can be used to confidentially tell City St George’s about something that has happened to you, or to someone else, so that we can support you. You can make a report with or without your name. Find support, guidance and make a report through the Student Hub.
- Dignity and Respect Advisers provide confidential, impartial guidance on issues relating to harassment, bullying and other related inappropriate behaviours. More information can be found on the Student Hub.