{"id":2087468,"date":"2023-11-02T02:13:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T06:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-announces-national-strategy-to-counter-islamophobia\/"},"modified":"2023-11-02T02:17:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T06:17:12","slug":"white-house-announces-national-strategy-to-counter-islamophobia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-announces-national-strategy-to-counter-islamophobia\/","title":{"rendered":"White House unveils plan to combat Islamophobia."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhite-house-announces-national-strategy-to-counter-islamophobia%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2087468&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Biden Administration to Develop National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia<\/h2>\n<p>The Biden administration is taking a significant \u200dstep in\u2064 addressing the issue of Islamophobia in the United States. Vice\u200d President Kamala Harris\u2064 announced the development of the &#8220;National Strategy \u2064to Counter Islamophobia,&#8221; which will be the first of its kind. In\u200c a video address, Vice President Harris emphasized that the strategy will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cdc-to-recommend-antibiotic-prophylaxis-for-bacterial-stis\/\" title=\"CDC to advise antibiotic prevention for bacterial STIs.\">provide comprehensive protection<\/a> for Muslims and those \u2064perceived to be Muslim from hate, bigotry, and violence. It will\u2062 also address concerns regarding \u2063discriminatory government\u200c policies.<\/p>\n<p>The White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, stated \u2064that the strategy will be led by the Domestic\u2062 Policy Council and the National \u2064Security Council. \u200bThe White House \u200cwill collaborate with community leaders, advocates, members \u2062of Congress, and more to \u200cdevelop this comprehensive plan.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>1 in 7 Councils Using Islamophobia Term Rejected by Government\u2063 Over Free Speech Fears<\/h3>\n<p>Published on 9\/19\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Illinois Landlord Pleads Not Guilty\u200b to Murder, Hate Crime in Fatal Stabbing of Palestinian Boy<\/h3>\n<p>Published on 10\/31\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ms. Jean-Pierre acknowledged the disproportionate number of hate-fueled attacks and discriminatory\u200c incidents endured by Muslims and those\u200b perceived to be Muslim, such as Arabs and \u200cSikhs. She specifically mentioned the recent tragic\u2063 killing \u2063of a 6-year-old Palestinian American Muslim boy, Wadea Al-Fayoume, and\u2064 the brutal attack on his \u200dmother. The Department of Justice is investigating this incident as a hate crime, and the suspect has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder, attempted murder, and hate crimes.<\/p>\n<p>This \u200dlatest strategy is part \u200bof President Biden&#8217;s directive to establish an interagency group dedicated to countering Islamophobia, Antisemitism, and other forms of bias and discrimination within the United States. The \u200badministration aims to ensure that every\u2064 American can \u200clive their\u2063 lives safely and without\u200c fear, \u2064regardless of their religious beliefs or background.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\">\n<figure style=\"width:600px\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>White House Press Secretary\u2063 Karine Jean-Pierre speaks during the\u2064 daily briefing \u2062in the Brady Briefing Room of the \u2063White\u2063 House in Washington,\u2064 on Oct.\u2063 31, \u20642023. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds\/AFP\u2062 via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Earlier this year, the Biden administration unveiled the &#8220;National Strategy \u200cto Combat Antisemitism,&#8221; which was described as \u2064the \u200dmost ambitious and comprehensive effort in \u2062American\u2063 history to fight antisemitism. Furthermore, the administration expanded the scope of \u200cthe Civil Rights Act of 1964 in September to include the prohibition of antisemitism and Islamophobia in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-education-department-decides-racially-segregated-groups-are-not-discriminatory\/\" title=\"Biden Education Department Decides Racially Segregated Groups Are Not Discriminatory\">federally-funded programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This announcement to counter Islamophobia and hate in all its forms comes at a time when\u200b Israel\u2063 and the Hamas terrorist group are engaged in a war. Vice President Harris highlighted the increase in anti-Palestinian, anti-Arab, \u2063Antisemitic, and Islamophobic incidents across America \u200cdue to the ongoing conflict. She emphasized the importance of unity and collective action against hate.<\/p>\n<p>FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that the Hamas-Israel war could \u2064potentially lead to attacks on targets \u2062within the United States. Additionally, the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Education have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-announces-national-strategy-to-counter-islamophobia\/\" title=\"White House unveils plan to combat Islamophobia.\">actively assisting law enforcement<\/a> and educational\u2064 institutions in\u2062 responding to the rise of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration is committed\u200c to\u200b combating hate and \u2064discrimination, ensuring that no one has to face these challenges alone. By developing the National Strategy to \u2063Counter Islamophobia, the administration \u200caims \u200cto create a safer and more inclusive society for all Americans.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n  <em>Jack Phillips and Jackson Richman contributed to this report.<\/em>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How will the Biden \u2063administration engage with Muslim \u200bcommunity leaders and organizations\u2064 to\u2062 ensure that their needs and concerns are adequately represented in the development of the strategy<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ithout fear of discrimination or\u2064 violence based on their religion or perceived religious identity. <\/p>\n<p>The development\u2064 of a national strategy to counter \u2062Islamophobia is \u2063a crucial step in addressing the rise of hate \u200bcrimes and discrimination against Muslim Americans. According to a report by the Council on\u200c American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), hate \u2062crimes against Muslims in the United \u2062States have increased significantly \u2063in recent years. \u200dThe report states that in 2022 alone, there were over\u200c 700 reported cases of anti-Muslim incidents, including\u2064 assaults, harassment, and discrimination.<\/p>\n<p>The National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia aims to tackle the root causes of Islamophobia and create an inclusive and tolerant society for all. It will involve various government agencies working together to implement policies that protect the rights and safety of \u200cMuslims and combat discrimination and bias.<\/p>\n<p>As part of \u2063the strategy, the administration plans to enhance law enforcement training on identifying, investigating, \u200dand prosecuting hate crimes. This will help ensure that hate crimes motivated by Islamophobia are effectively addressed and perpetrators are held accountable. The strategy will also focus on promoting education and awareness to foster understanding and empathy towards the Muslim community.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the Biden administration aims to engage with \u2064Muslim community leaders, \u2062advocates, and organizations to \u2062gain insight and input\u2063 into the development of the strategy. This collaborative approach ensures that the needs and concerns of the Muslim community are \u200cadequately represented\u2062 and addressed.<\/p>\n<p>By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/buttigieg-says-transportation-department-working-to-avert-summer-travel-disruptions-amid-demand-surge\/\" title=\"Buttigieg: Transportation Dept. Preventing Summer Travel Disruptions Amid High Demand.\">taking proactive measures<\/a> to counter Islamophobia, the Biden administration is sending a clear message that religious discrimination \u200chas no place \u2063in American society. This initiative aligns with the\u2062 principles\u200c of democracy, freedom, and equality\u200d that the \u200dUnited States stands for. It demonstrates the administration&#8217;s commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of all its citizens, regardless of\u2063 their religion or perceived religious identity.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this national strategy serves as an example to other countries grappling with the issue of Islamophobia. By implementing \u200bcomprehensive measures to\u200d combat discrimination and foster religious tolerance, the\u2062 United States can \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/celebrity-chef-partnering-with-san-francisco-calls-out-rampant-crime-filth-cant-live-like-this\/\" title=\"Celebrity chef joins forces with San Francisco, denounces crime and filth: 'Unbearable living conditions'\">inspire positive change<\/a> on an international scale.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the development of a \u2062national strategy to counter Islamophobia by the Biden administration marks a significant \u200dstep towards addressing hate crimes and discrimination against Muslim Americans.\u2063 By prioritizing the safety and well-being of the Muslim community and \u2063working to eliminate the root causes of Islamophobia, the administration aims to create a more inclusive and tolerant society for all. \u2062This strategy not only protects the \u2062rights \u2064of American Muslims but also sends a powerful message that religious discrimination will not be tolerated in the United States.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vice President Kamala Harris revealed that the Biden administration will create the inaugural &#8220;National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia.&#8221; This groundbreaking plan aims to safeguard Muslims and individuals mistakenly identified as Muslim from prejudice, intolerance, and harm. In a video message, Vice President Harris emphasized the strategy&#8217;s comprehensive nature and commitment to combat hate and violence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":183,"featured_media":2087469,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2087468","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2087468","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/183"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2087468"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2087468\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2087469"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2087468"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2087468"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2087468"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}