About SALAAM
The fight against anti-Muslim hatred in Europe has gathered momentum of late. Various initiatives including the EU Anti-Racism Action Plan (2020-2025); those sponsored by the EU Commission’s coordinator on combatting anti-Muslim hatred; run alongside multifarious efforts of EU based civil society actors.
SALAAM builds on and complements these initiatives, focusing on Muslim communities in Ireland as a case study of diversity. Working with Local Authorities in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway,
SALAAM will utilise legislative and policy developments, designed to combat racism in Ireland, as a springboard from which to fight anti-Muslim hatred through
- training and education (Local Authority staff and Muslim communities);
- improved supports for those who experience anti-Muslim hatred;
- the development of sustainable participation platforms and public awareness campaigns.
Importantly, SALAAM will be undertaken in partnership with Muslim communities in the four participating cities. This inclusive approach lies at the heart of SALAAM and will be vital for its success, ensuring:
- that the work is informed by the perspectives of those targeted with anti-Muslim hatred; and
- the long-term sustainability of project outputs.
