Azerbaijan hosts global conference to combat Islamophobia and promote religious tolerance
As global reports of Islamophobia grow, a high-level international conference in Baku brings together scholars, activists and faith leaders to confront hatred and call for cooperation and dialogue.
Baku hosted the third International Conference on Combating Islamophobia, drawing over 120 guests from 40 countries.
Held under the theme “Unveiling Bias and Shattering Stigmas,” the forum addressed the rise of anti-Muslim sentiment worldwide. Speakers highlighted the role of social media, rising far-right ideologies, and misinformation in fuelling discrimination.
The event promoted interfaith dialogue, cooperation, and global action, including a new digital observatory to track Islamophobia. Azerbaijan’s leadership called for unity and implementation of UN resolutions, stressing the need for shared solutions to protect human rights and uphold religious tolerance.
