Friends of the Earth statement after two serious incidents targeting Muslim communities during Ramadan

Friends of the Earth stands in solidarity with the Muslim community following this week’s frightening security incident at Manchester Central Mosque and a suspected arson attack at Worcester Muslim Welfare Association’s community centre. Both have taken place during the holy month of Ramadan.

We are witnessing a rise in Islamophobic incidents, accompanied by a hostile narrative in some media and from some politicians, which is fuelling hatred against Muslims.

Friends of the Earth rejects Islamophobia and all forms of racism, hatred and division. As an environmental and social justice organisation, we believe it is vital to speak out against Islamophobia and all forms of racism and division.

We stand with the Muslim community and we will be at the Together Alliance demonstration on Saturday 28 March. This will bring together people from all walks of life, all faiths and none, to demonstrate our unity and to reject hatred and division.

Statement in solidarity with Manchester Central Mosque

Friends of the Earth and Manchester Friends of the Earth stand in solidarity with Manchester Central Mosque and the wider Muslim community following this week’s frightening security incident during the holy month of Ramadan. This saw two men enter the Mosque, with one found to be carrying weapons including a hammer, an axe and a knife.

We are witnessing a rise in Islamophobic incidents, accompanied by a hostile narrative in some media and from some politicians, which is fuelling hatred against Muslims.

Friends of the Earth and Manchester Friends of the Earth reject Islamophobia and all forms of racism, hatred and division. Volunteers from Manchester Friends of the Earth have been working with the local community over many years to share a message of hope and unity. As an environmental and social justice organisation, we believe it is vital to speak out against Islamophobia and all forms of racism and division.

We stand with the Muslim community and we will be at the Together Alliance demonstration on Saturday 28 March. This will bring together people from all walks of life, all faiths and none, to demonstrate our unity and to reject hatred and division.