/ ˌzen.əˈfəʊ.bi.ə / noun /
RE: DISCRIMINATION, HUMAN RIGHTS, IMMIGRATION, SOCIETY
Xenophobia is the fear, distrust, or dislike of people from other countries or cultures. It often shows up as prejudice, discrimination, or hostility towards immigrants, refugees, or anyone seen as “foreign.” Xenophobia can be expressed through hate speech, exclusionary policies, or everyday acts of bias.
This fear is often driven by stereotypes, misinformation, or political narratives that blame outsiders for social or economic problems. While it can exist anywhere, xenophobia tends to rise during periods of crisis, like economic downturns, pandemics, or mass migration.
Xenophobia can damage social cohesion and lead to violence or systemic inequality. In international policy and human rights work, it’s widely recognised as a barrier to inclusion, safety, and equality.
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