Conference on “Islamophobia in Focus: Unveiling Bias, Shattering Stigmas” In the aftermath of recent global conflicts, incidents of Islamophobia have surged, with reports of hate crimes, public harassment, and systemic discrimination increasing across multiple regions. This climate not only threatens the safety and dignity of Muslims but also undermines social cohesion, fostering polarization and hostility in diverse societies. Such techniques of deliberately divisive storyboarding of news to foster a broader campaign of mainstreaming Islamophobia serve as a reminder of how a significant part of media remains invested in anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant coverage.