Norway Launches Anti-Islamophobia Portal
According to Muslims Around the World, the new platform was unveiled during the “Stop Islamophobia” conference held in Oslo on Sunday, October 19, bringing together imams, researchers, politicians, youth leaders, and civil society representatives from across Norway.
The portal aims to collect data and field reports on hate-related incidents, creating a comprehensive database to help shape fair and effective policies against discrimination and prejudice targeting Muslims.
The Islamic Dialogue Network stressed that Islamophobia is not a concern for a single minority but a national issue that undermines trust among citizens and weakens democratic foundations. It warned that stereotypes in daily life, the job market, and social media deepen fear and division.
Oslo’s Mayor Anne Lindboe officially inaugurated the portal, praising the Network’s role in fostering a fairer and more cohesive society. She highlighted the need for close cooperation among religious bodies, civic groups, and government authorities to fight hate and discrimination.
The Network emphasized that launching the portal marks not the end of the conference but the beginning of a new national commitment to challenge hate speech through education, dialogue, and institutional action. Strengthening cooperation among mosques, public agencies, and civil society is next on the agenda.
The Network reiterated that hatred grows in silence, but knowledge and solidarity are the way to break that silence and build a safer, fairer, and more united homeland.
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