Islamophobic Attacks in Australia Double, Targeting Women and Girls

A new report reveals a sharp rise in Islamophobic incidents, with Muslim women and girls disproportionately affected by verbal and physical abuse, often perpetrated by men.

• The latest Islamophobia in Australia report documented a 2.5-fold increase in in-person Islamophobic incidents between January 2023 and December 2024, totaling 309 cases.
• Muslim women and girls were victims in 75% of reported incidents, including 60% of physical assaults, 79% of verbal harassment, and all recorded spitting cases.
• The majority of perpetrators were men, and incidents often occurred in public spaces like streets, workplaces, shopping centers, and public transport.
• The report highlighted a surge in Islamophobic incidents following the October 2023 Hamas-Israel conflict, with a 1,300% increase in reports during the three weeks after the attacks.
• Experts warn that Islamophobia in Australia has reached 'crisis levels,' citing long-term impacts on victims, including trauma, anxiety, and self-isolation.

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