Protection of ethnic and religious minorities is enshrined in the European Human Rights Convention, UN Convention of Human Rights and in EU Treaties.
Far-right party members attack Muslims in Bulgaria and rightwing Danish Minister proposes to sort out immigrants after ethnicity and culture.
Now more than ever, Europe must fight racism and xenophobia, says Ahmet Davutoglu
On 18th February 2011, representatives of two European organizations EMISCO and COJEP International were received by the President of Turkey, His Excellency Abdullah Gul to discuss the rising tide of Islamophobia in Europe and to seek Turkish government's moral support in combating it.
21st Century Europe
Challenges and Opportunities Facing Europe
"Strategies for Promoting Social Cohesion and Preventing Racism and Discriminatory Practices"
Honoring the most beautiful minaret in Europe
The deadly attacks on Christian minorities and co-citizens and their places of worship in Iraq and Egypt have rightfully angered and outraged all peace loving people in the world.
It is mostly members of the Turkish immigrant community that are the backbone behind this Mosque, situated steps away from the Meinau Stadium in Strasbourg. This mosque, run by the Muslim community of Milli Gorus, is the main meeting place for retirees who gave their youth to the rebuilding of post-war France.
EMISCO has decided to organize its inaugural meeting in The Hague for discussing and establish a non-religious and non-political pan-European Network to serve Muslim communities by combining our efforts for the social cohesion of European Muslims, individuals and groups. Unfortunately, a freakish act of Mother Nature in the shape of a dense cloud of Icelandic volcano ash made impossible to held the first meeting because many of you could not reached Strasbourg and the meeting was cancelled.
EMISCO, in cooperation with COJEP International and with the supports of many NGO's will
present this week a common definition for Islamophobia during the OSCE Review Conference in Warsaw.
Repatriation of Roma EU citizens is now common in several European countries.
France's crackdown on crime has specifically targeted Roma from Romania and Bulgaria. And France is not alone.
Italy, for instance, has arrested and deported a considerable number of Romanian Roma in the last few years.
OSCE High Level Conference On Tolerance and non-Discrimination
"Combating Discrimination Against Muslims And Islamophobia, a Normative Approach"
EMISCO with its partners and the support of Council of Europe, COJEP International,
ISESCO and Organisation of Islamic Conference have launched a contest to select the most beautiful existing
Minaret in Europe through a photographic competition.
EMISCO with its partners and the support of Council of Europe, COJEP International, ISESCO and Organisation of Islamic Conference have launched a contest to select the most beautiful existing Minaret in Europe through a photographic competition.
At UNOG, on Friday, 10 December 2010, EMISCO will participate to the Colloquium organised by COJEP International on "Radicalizations as Threats for our Democracies".
Today, it is very important to join our efforts to building Trust and Co-operation between civil society and law enforcement agencies in combating anti-Muslim hate crimes.
Press Release
Emisco Manifesto
On 18th of December 2010, participants from various countries gathered in The Hague, in The Netherlands, to discuss the idea of creating a vibrant network with the involvement and support of other similar-minded stakeholders. Their belief is that a fuller and better participation of Muslim communities in the societies in which they live requires a new thinking, extra resources and closer cooperation through an in-depth consultation process. It was also mentioned at the meeting that an active participation of Muslim minorities in all spheres of their new homes would make true mutual integration possible, where sense of belonging and judicial protection would be facilitated. A decision was taken to call the new organization European Muslim Initiative for Social Cohesion - EMISCO. The initiative is an independent, non-religious, non-party political and non-governmental body.More...
Recent Discussions
Bashy Quraishy (EMISCO Coordinator),
Open discussion and honest exchange of views can start much needed dialogue between the Islamic World and the Christian West. It is Alpha and Omega for the world peace and wellbeing.
Before, I go further, allow me to give you few facts of the Islamic world and Islam so that you can easily relate to my presentation. More...