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. These terrible acts of violence have not only resulted in the loss of innocent lives in those countries but have also created a sense of insecurity among non-Muslims in the Islamic world as well as an increase in anti-Muslim hatred and attacks on Muslim communities in the West.
EMISCO - The European Muslim Initiative for Social Cohesion condemns these barbaric actions of extremists in the strongest possible manner. There should not be any buts, ifs or pointing the finger at anyone else except those who commit hideous crimes.
We appreciate the fact that according to International Herald Tribune, these attacks have been widely condemned by regional (Muslim) countries, European Officials and Muslim, Christian and Jewish leaders including the Pope Benedict XV1. We believe that the authorities would arrest, prosecute and punish the perpetrators severely.
On behalf of the Executive Board of EMISCO 11
Press Release
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.
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
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...