2011 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Abercromby Vending Now more than ever, Europe must fight racism and xenophobia, says Ahmet Davutoglu

“In today’s increasingly diverse Europe, we must never forget the fundamental principle that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights,” declared Ahmet Davutoğlu, Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21st March.

“Now more than ever, as we respond to the challenges of our changing societies, there is a need to fight all forms of racism and xenophobia.

“The Council of Europe is determined to pursue its work, through all the means at its disposal, notably the European Court of Human Rights, the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance, the Commissioner for Human Rights, to ensure that no one is subjected to discrimination or exposed to hatred because of their race, colour, sex, language, religion, origin or other motives,“ he added.

Contest of Most beautiful Minaret in Europe
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 which was closed today.

Colloquium in Geneva
At UNOG, on Friday, 10 December 2010, EMISCO will participate to the Colloquium organised by COJEP International on "Radicalizations as Threats for our Democracies".

Side Event during the next OSCE Review Conference in Warsaw
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 is launching an urgent appeal to the world community
Strasbourg, 31 May 2010 01:03

Elections in Netherlands
Strasbourg, 06 March 2010 00:00

Contest of Most beautiful Minaret in Europe
Strasbourg, 21 April 2010 01:03

Our brothers and sisters in Haiti need our help
Strasbourg, 15 January 2010

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

Dear President Obama,

As a great supporter and admirer of your energetic position and efforts on improving relations between USA with the Islamic world, I was both heartened and sad by your recent statements concerning the whole proposed incident of Quran burning in Florida.
Let me first explain why, I with a non-practicing Muslim background felt disappointed and hurt. More...