ACTION ALERT: Lobby your MP to act against Islamophobia

This is the first day of Stop Islamophobia Week. To kick start the campaign we need you to call and write to your MP demanding an end to Islamophobia.

Here is a template to get you started:

Dear __________

I am writing to you regarding my concern about the rise of Islamophobic crime and hate speech.

The rise of the English Defence League (EDL) has caused countless violent attacks on individuals and Mosques and has harmed community cohesion. On 18th June 2011, two Muslim men were brutally attacked in Dagenham whilst walking in their neighbourhood. The attack was unprovoked and led to one individual’s cheekbone to be permanently broken. To date, nothing has been done and the issue is being ignored by Parliament.

As my MP, I would like you to raise the issue in Parliament, calling for measures against the EDL.

Furthermore, I am appalled at the lack of legislation against Islamophobia. The most prominent form of discrimination in Britain today is Islamophobia, yet there has been a reluctance to introduce legislation to make Islamophobia illegal.

British Jews are protected against anti-semitism under race relations legislation. I would like legislation to be passed in Parliament that gives British Muslims equal protection against Islamophobia.

Thank you

Yours sincerely