SEMINAR: Discussion forum: Responding to Islamophobia post-Christchurch attacks

Responding to Islamophobia post-Christchurch terror attacks

On 15 March 2019, what Prime Minister Jacinda Arden described as ‘one of the darkest days’ of New Zealand’s history, a man in his 20’s stormed into Al-Noor Mosque and later a second nearby mosque in Christchurch and killed 50 people and injured as many.

The terrorist attacks targeting the Muslim minority community in New Zealand have brought to fore many questions regarding the rising Islamophobia, spread of extremist right-wing ideologies and narratives, and the toxic political cultures in which they thrive, around the globe.

In the aftermath of this attack, the Centre for Muslim States and Societies, is organising a discussion forum to explore how we may be able to deal with Islamophobia, understand the responsibility of the states and the citizens.

The discussion will be led by Professor Samina Yasmeen, Director, Centre for Muslim States and Societies, University of Western Australia.

When: Thursday, 21 March 2019

Time: 5pm to 6.30pm

Where: Old Economics and Commerce Conference Room, Old Economics Building, University of Western Australia (opposite carpark in front of Reid Library)

RSVP: [email protected]

Further info: 0417800303 (Dr Azim Zahir, Associate Lecturer)