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Institutionalizing the March 15^th International Day to Combat Islamophobia is the most important step for using the UN proclamation effectively. It will serve as an annual rallying date for the community to congregate and debate, plan, and execute a combat Islamophobia strategy. A day for intentional public displays to captivate and engage the public through memorable experiences, aiming to evoke a strong response, shape public discourse, build community connections across a wide range of stakeholders, and expose those who engage in Islamophobic behavior, including those in the private sector. An opportunity to even identify those unwilling to join, support, or participate in combating Islamophobia.

Shaping public discourse can’t be entirely based on emotion and moral arguments. Hardcore facts and irrefutable data must be provided to shape public discourse. For data gathering, the Forum has built research and investigative resources to study the nature of Islamophobia, along with monitoring the sources, promoters, funders, and enablers of Islamophobia. This high-level research and investigation are supported by research scientists, data analysts, writers, graphic designers, and media content producers. These resources also produce newsworthy materials and social media content, as well as annual reports – the Islamophobia Scorecards and Solidarity Register.

The objectives of our research findings are to empower global, national, and regional institutions, civil society, and policymakers. In furtherance of these objectives, our research findings are released for public distribution and actively shared and distributed to stakeholders aiming to combat Islamophobia.

Our research has established three key factors contributing to global Islamophobia: (1) there exists a collusion between the corporate private sector and political Islamophobia (2) the corporate private sector’s failure to respect and adhere to corporate social responsibility guidelines, as enshrined in the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and other international organizations, and (3) corporate sector’s lack of appreciation and respect for the global Muslim community’s purchasing power.

Hence, the Forum has developed the following campaign initiative.

Businesses benefiting within the Muslim community have an obligation to combat Islamophobia and prove that they are not engaged in anti-Muslim prejudice, hate, and discrimination. Like US laws, the burden of proof must rest on the shoulders of the business community. This is a campaign for accountability, not a boycott.

We aim to achieve these objectives through the global alliances we are building and collaboration with international and regional organizations, human rights organizations, news media, influencers, and opinion leaders worldwide, to increase awareness about combating Islamophobia.