Erdogan Meets Autistic British Boy Behind “Cake Not Hate” Anti-Islamophobia Campaign
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received 12-year-old British boy Joshua Harris at the Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Ankara. Harris, who is autistic, created the “Cake Not Hate” campaign, distributing homemade cakes outside mosques to spread a message of love and tolerance against Islamophobia.Joshua launched the initiative after a series of anti-Muslim hate incidents in the…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received 12-year-old British boy Joshua Harris at the Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Ankara. Harris, who is autistic, created the “Cake Not Hate” campaign, distributing homemade cakes outside mosques to spread a message of love and tolerance against Islamophobia.
Joshua launched the initiative after a series of anti-Muslim hate incidents in the UK, aiming to promote social cohesion through simple acts of kindness at places of worship. His effort has drawn international attention and helped bridge cultural divides between British communities.
The meeting came as Turkey prioritizes diplomatic efforts against rising Islamophobia in Europe, with Ankara repeatedly urging European capitals to take concrete legal steps to protect religious minorities and address hate crimes against Muslim communities.
