This International Day to Combat Islamophobia, President of the Australian Human Rights Commission Hugh de Kretser, Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman and Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay marked the importance of combating Islamophobia and reaffirm our commitment to tackling racism and discrimination.

The International Day to Combat Islamophobia is observed on 15 March. It is the United Nations’ call for the promotion of a culture of tolerance and peace, based on respect for human rights and for the diversity of religions and belief across the globe. It also falls on the anniversary of the mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch New Zealand, where 51 Muslims were tragically killed while praying, in 2019.