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- Launch comes amid heightened global prejudice against Muslim communities and the forum seeks to counter negative narratives
LONDON: The Muslim Impact Forum, an organization aimed at promoting a positive image of the religion, was launched on Thursday at Palestine House in London.
The event was attended by former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf — the first Muslim to hold the position — who gave the keynote speech.
He was joined by Equi CEO Professor Javed Khan and other leaders from the business and charity sectors for a lively Q&A exploring the forum’s vision.
At its heart is a mission to recognize and amplify Muslim contributions globally, while countering misconceptions and stereotypes. It will focus on civil rights, economic empowerment and foreign policy.
“We want to create a space where ideas can be shared freely, partnerships can be forged and positive change can happen,” a spokesperson said.
“Muslims have a vital role to play in shaping civil society, contributing to global economic growth and informing policy debates at every level.”
By bringing together leaders from different sectors, the forum aims to foster a cohesive community able to respond to challenges with clarity and integrity.
The launch comes amid heightened global prejudice against Muslim communities and the forum seeks to counter negative narratives to foster understanding between communities and institutions.
It plans to reconvene in April in Istanbul to continue the discussions started in London.