But the demonstration is a more general one against all types of Islamophobia in French society. It was launched with an article in French newspaper Libération which was signed by many leading figures in French politics and society. Opposing hatred doesn't sound very controversial, right? Both the Socialist party and far-left party La France Insoumise prefer not to use the word Islamophobia. "For years, the acts against them have intensified: discrimination, freedom bills or laws, physical attacks on women wearing headscarves, attacks on mosques or imams, even attempted murder."

Source: The Local November 07, 2019 11:13 UTC