Posts by Samera Iqbal
Behind the Lines: Being a Helpline Team Member
17th December 2024 by Zoya When people ask me what it’s like to work on Amina’s Helpline, I often pause – not because I don’t have an answer, but because it’s hard to capture the range of emotions, challenges, and rewards this role brings. Every day is different, yet each call reaffirms why this service…
Read MorePublic Statement: Sara Sharif
11th December 2024 The guilty verdict against Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother marks a tragic reminder of the violence many children endure within the family. Sara’s suffering and death highlight the urgent need for community vigilance and systemic support to prevent such tragedies. As an organisation that supports Muslim & BME women, Amina MWRC stands…
Read MoreBeing Human: AMA Digital Marketing Day Conference
7th December 2024 by Samera Iqbal, Communications & Digital Media Officer On Thursday, 21st November, I attended the Digital Marketing Day Conference 2024: Being Human at BFI Southbank in London. The Conference was hosted by the Arts Marketing Association, which aims to help organisations and individuals by providing training, networking opportunities, and resources. As the…
Read MoreJasleen Kaur wins the 2024 Turner Prize
Amina MWRC congratulations to Jasleen Kaur for winning the 2024 Turner Prize on Alter Altar in Tramway! Jasleen is an inspirational BME woman who grew up in Pollokshields, which is home to a diverse community of BME people. We applaud Jasleen for her accomplishments, and for advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza during her acceptance…
Read MoreTell Her Story – Remembering Victims of Honour-Crimes
5th December 2024 On 28th November 2024, Amina MWRC hosted Tell Her Story in partnership with Glasgow Women’s Library and Tramway. Tell Her Story aimed to raise awareness of honour-based abuse and the hidden victims of such abuse, who often go unnoticed. In addition to the event, Amina’s Say Her Name campaign was featured in…
Read MoreDundee: Islamophobia Awareness Month Activities
27th November 2024 by Samera Iqbal November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, providing an opportunity for organisations to educate themselves and other through information on Islamophobia and its impact. This, in turn, allows employees to better combat stereotype and workplace biases. Our Creative Well-Being Team in Dundee has been busy taking part in various projects and…
Read More‘Unveiled’ a Collaborative Mixed Media Art Project by Amina MWRC & How It Felt
27th November 2024 by Rachel Simpson & Arati Ahmed Throughout September and October 2024, Amina Dundee’s Creative Well-Being group were involved in a special project as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2024. ‘Unveiled’ was a mixed media art and mental health project for Muslim & BME women living in Dundee, coordinated and…
Read MoreCreative Well-Being Activities Autumn 2024
15th November 2024 Our Dundee Creative Well-Being Programme is thrilled to have welcomed our women back for the new term! Since resuming after the summer holidays, our sessions have been a joyful mix of creativity and camaraderie, with participants diving into projects like faith-inspired tapestries, knitting, games, and more. This post highlights some of the…
Read MoreFinancial Advocacy Service
15th November 2024 Our Financial Advocacy Caseworker has been busier than ever, working hard due to the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on women and families. Financial Advocacy is a part of Amina MWRC’s wider Support & Advocacy service. Based on our cases received, poverty rates are highest among Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Black communities, with…
Read MorePublic Statement: VAWG in Sudan
15th November 2024 Trigger Warning: SA, Rape, Suicide, Murder In the last 20 months, over 61,000 people have died in Khartoum, Sudan, of which more than 26,000 were violently killed. The RSF is deliberately poisoning food and carrying out the mass rape and murder of women and girls. There are reports of girls as young…
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