Proposal: Combating anti-Muslim hate through legal empowerment, cultural counter-narratives and civic inclusion in Europe
Implementation: 2026 to 2027
Call: CERV-2025-EQUAL – Call for proposals to promote equality and to fight against racism, xenophobia and all other forms of discrimination
Topic: CERV-2025-EQUAL-ANTIMUSLIM
Type of Action: CERV-LS – CERV Lump Sum Grants
Proposed Budget: 499 650,54€
Keywords: Racism, xenophobia, and other forms of intolerance, equality, human rights, inclusion, discrimination, Islamophobia, civic participation, cultural diversity, digital observatory, justice, education
Objective: The project aims to combat anti-Muslim hatred and structural discrimination by promoting equality, inclusion, and civic participation across Europe. Through a transnational partnership of NGOs, municipalities, cultural actors, and legal experts, the project develops a European observatory and digital tool to document anti-Muslim acts, strengthens access to justice through legal clinics and multilingual guides, and fosters cultural counter-narratives to challenge stereotypes.
The initiative combines research, advocacy, and education to empower both institutions and citizens, ensuring long-term structural change and resilience against hate. Pilot actions will take place in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and the Netherlands, creating a model of coordinated response between civil society, local authorities, and EU institutions. The project directly contributes to the CERV priority on “Combating anti-Muslim hatred and all forms of racism, xenophobia, and discrimination”, and supports the European Union’s core values of dignity, equality, and rights for all.
Partners:
- Fonds De Dotation La Passerelle “Cité Du Savoir Et De La Culture”
- IM Cultural Institute
- Nordic Diaspora Forum
- Centro Internazionale Per La Promozione Dell’educazione E Sviluppo Ets
- Ayuntamiento De Mislata
- Centro Internazionale Per La Promozione Dell’educazione E Sviluppo Ets