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Ex-Muslim activism in Kerala
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Ex-Muslim activism in Kerala is a social phenomenon that has been on the rise since 2021, when it began to develop from discussions on social media platforms into a broader movement in society at large. The Facebook community "Ex-Muslims of Kerala" originated from a broader atheist group, then branched off in 2019 as support for the movement gained traction from numerous Kerala ex-Muslims.[1] On 9 January 2022, the organization "Ex-Muslims of Kerala" announced its formation.[2]
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The stated intent of the organization is to offer a platform and support to those who stopped practicing Islam, and work to reduce discrimination faced by those who leave Islam.[3][4][5][6] It is the first organization of its kind in India and focuses on activism in the Malayalam language of Kerala. It seeks to protect the human rights and dignity of ex-Muslims and ensure the right to religious freedom promised by the Constitution of India, and to legally challenge human rights violations perpetrated in the name of traditions of faith or practices.[3][6]