Blogs and Articles
20th February 2025 by Sadia Ul-Haq 23rd February 2025 marks Helplines Awareness Day. In today’s society, Muslim & BME women often face challenges that can leave them feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Resources like the Amina Helpline provide essential support and guidance to women in need. Amina MWRC is dedicated to empowering women and offering a…
Creative Well-Being Dundee host sessions at The Wellgate on Tuesdays 10am – 2pm. Our recent activities have been full of learning, connections, and new friendships! New women have joined us from Afghanistan, Algeria, Egypt, Syria, Yemen, Bulgaria, India, and Pakistan. Tuesdays are a hub of cultural exchange and community support! Health and Wellbeing Skills…
30th January 2025 by Maryam Yousaf To mark World Hijab Day 2025, Author Maryam Yousaf shares her reflections on how wearing the Hijab became her path to inner peace and strength. Don’t miss Maryam at Expressing Identity, our World Hijab Day writing workshop on Hijab and Faith in Dundee on 11th February. 1st February marks…
After years of building a community on X, we’ve made the decision to stop using the platform to post our updates. X has become increasingly toxic, with racism and anti-Muslim hate allowed to thrive, which goes against our values of inclusion and respect. Witnessing this has been deeply disheartening, and we can no longer engage…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…