Community support

Support options for community members who suffer antisemitism or Islamophobia related to the Israel-Palestine issue and mediation support for staff or community members conflicted over this issue.

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Solutions Not Sides does not tolerate any action or incident related to antisemitism or anti-Muslim hate; and neither should you. Our team is wholly committed not only to promoting peaceful conflict resolution, but also the safety and well-being of members of all religious communities. If you or someone you know has been a victim of a hate crime and are looking to report the incident or for general support regarding the incident, please refer the organisations below. In an emergency always call 999.

Reporting for antisemitism: The CST

Reporting for Islamophobia: British Muslim Trust

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More opportunities for dialogue:

If you wish to learn more about related issues, or explore our partner organisations, see any of the following links:

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Mediation for adults

We partner with an organisation called Courage Lab to offer mediation options for adults who are conflicted over the Israel-Palestine issue, whether in schools or communities. Courage Lab are professional mediators, who have been trained by our team in the sensitivities around this topic. Please visit their website to enquire about their services.

Courage Lab

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More support for schools

If you’re a teacher or community leader looking for advice on how to deal with issues relating to anti-Muslim hate or antisemitism in the classroom there are lots of useful resources out there:

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