Equality and Human Rights
CEO Mariam Ahmed on BBC Scotland
On 6th March 2025, Mariam Ahmed, CEO of Amina – the Muslim Women’s Resource Centre featured on BBC Scotland’s the News at Seven. During the segment, Mariam spoke about the…
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International Women’s Day 2025: Accelerating Action for Equality
As we approach International Women’s Day on 8th March, Amina – the Muslim Women’s Resource Centre takes a moment to reflect on the urgent need to accelerate action towards gender…
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Public Statement: Child Marriages in Scotland
28th February 2025 Amina MWRC supports Payzee Mahmod’s campaign to ban child marriage in Scotland. Despite the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDS) and Convention on the Rights of the…
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Helplines Awareness Day: Empowering Women Through Support
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…
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World Hijab Day: How Hijab Became My Path to Inner Peace and Strength
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…
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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…
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Public 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…
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Dundee: 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…
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‘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…
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Financial 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…
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Befriending Week 2024
13th November 2024 Friday 1st November – Thursday 7th November marked Befriending Week 2024. Amina MWRC has a large team of Befrienders who serve as the wider Helpline & Befriending…
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Trustees Week 2024 🌟
4th – 8th November marks Trustees Week – a time to celebrate the incredible contributions trustees make to their charities! At Amina MWRC, we are grateful to share a commitment…
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