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Home»Special»Islamophobia»FOSIS Urge Muslim Students to Lead a Disaffiliation Campaign Against the NUS for Institutional Islamophobia

FOSIS Urge Muslim Students to Lead a Disaffiliation Campaign Against the NUS for Institutional Islamophobia

FOSIS urge Muslims to disaffiliate with the NUS following the Islamophobic and racial discrimination of NUS President Shaima Dallali.
Islamophobia 12/09/20221 Comment3 Mins ReadBy Maira Khan

The Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS) calls on the National Union of Students (NUS) to undertake an investigation into Islamophobia, following the mistreatment and discrimination towards NUS President Shaima Dallali. If the NUS fails to follow through with FOSIS’s demands, they have warned they will encourage students to disaffiliate from the NUS.

FOSIS will have no option but to advise our members to lead disaffiliation campaigns against @nusuk if action isn't taken against the Islamophobic treatment of Shaima pic.twitter.com/E0sfZU0JfE

— FOSIS (@fosischannel) September 2, 2022

Shaima Dallali became a victim of institutional Islamophobia and racial discrimination just a few months into her position as the elected President of the National Union of Students (NUS). Since her appointment she has faced violent threats and online abuse attacking her faith and race. Despite winning the election by a clear majority, the institution worked to undermine her efforts by suspending her from her role following false allegations against her and supporting a skewed narrative of antisemitism around her. FOSIS argues that the NUS failed in their duty of safeguarding her.

Shaima tweeted,

I always knew it would be difficult being a Black, Muslim woman in the public eye but the racist and Islamophobic abuse I have been subjected to and death threats I have received since becoming NUS president are not okay.“

I came into this role with so much hope and enthusiasm to build on the amazing work of the student movement and to serve students across the UK. Instead, I’ve been subjected to the most horrifying attacks on my character, my faith and my identity”.

I came into this role with so much hope and enthusiasm to build on the amazing work of the student movement and to serve students across the UK. Instead, I’ve been subjected to the most horrifying attacks on my character, my faith and my identity. 2/5 pic.twitter.com/4CdfcKr73a

— Shaima Dallali (@ShaimaDallali) September 7, 2022

FOSIS expressed how Shaima is among many NUS and Student Union (SU) Muslim Sabbatical officers who have faced over-scrutiny, subjection to disciplinary actions, attacks on character and faith as well as allegations of antisemitism. They stated that the NUS’ attitude towards Shaima, following her experiences, reflects the institutional islamophobia and racism within the NUS. Moreover, the NUS failed to contact FOSIS for advice or guidance pertaining to Islamophobia which is what the board stated they would do when faced with such circumstances. For these reasons, FOSIS issued a press release against the actions of the NUS with the following demands:


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FOSIS’s Demands to the NUS:

  1. NUS to work with FOSIS to conduct an investigation into institutional Islamophobia within NUS.
  2. NUS to work with FOSIS to bring an external body to conduct an investigation into NUS’ handling of its duty of care toward Shaima Dallali.
  3. NUS to outline, how moving forward, it will uphold its duty.

We stand in solidarity with Shaima Dallali who has been consistent in supporting the student community and persevering despite the difficulties she has been made to endure. We commend FOSIS for their courage to tackle institutional Islamophobia and being a voice for thousands of Muslim students and staff who are impacted by the decisions made by the NUS. It is hoped that the NUS will follow up with the demands of FOSIS and ensure they fulfil their responsibility of due care and meeting the needs of Muslim students and staff.

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  1. Abu Ahmed on 12/09/2022 7:54 pm

    Really sad to see NUS acting in this way when their primary purpose as a union is to help those being mistreated and helping people get their rights!

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Maira Khan

Maira Khan is a UCL Psychology graduate who also holds a postgraduate degree in Health Psychology. She has been involved in many community-based projects, volunteering with Lighthouse Advocacy and is currently the Campaigns Coordinator for Islam21c. Maira aspires to become a researcher and intends to make a contribution to the field of international relations by shedding light on international complicity towards injustices globally.

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