ODIHR consults civil society on Quran desecration

OSCE/ODIHR warned of rising hate and urged leaders to address threats and violence while protecting rights.

HRW documented mosque closures and alterations and challenged state restrictions on Muslim religious practice.

HRW argued governments need comparable data to identify patterns and guide protections.

IHRC and Scotland Against Criminalising Communities held a conference on structural Islamophobia and resistance.

The government published a report on the nature, scale and causes of discrimination and racism.

HRW called for better data and reporting systems so longstanding anti-Muslim racism is not overlooked.

HRW described policies stigmatizing minorities, including Muslims, and urged accountability for demolitions and detentions.

Amnesty condemned reported demolitions of Muslim-owned property and called for remedies and nondiscriminatory investigations.

CAIR reported a 178% annual increase in its October–December complaints; these were reports received, not court findings.

Amnesty released reports documenting demolitions targeting Muslims and called for accountability and an end to the practice.