Equality and Human Rights
Intimacy Insights: Pre-Marital Advice for Muslim Women
Last year, we hosted Intimacy Insights, a free pre-marital webinar for Muslim women in Scotland. Featuring Sameera Qureshi, MS OTR, Islamic Psychology Practitioner & Founder of Sexual Health for Muslims,…
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Public Statement: Urgent Action for Women’s Safety in Glasgow
Update: Exciting news – Bailie Soryia Siddique and Glasgow Labour Group’s motion on Women’s Safety has been passed as part of a composite agreement. We are proud to have supported…
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Public Statement: Remembering Christina McKelvie
27th March 2025 Amina – the Muslim Women’s Resource Centre is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Christina McKelvie MSP. Christina was committed to championing equality and justice.…
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Ramadan Reflections: Faith Beyond Fasting
18th March 2025 by Rabia Roshan Ramadan is a time of inner reflection and spiritual renewal—a chance to seek forgiveness and grow closer to God. It’s a month of fasting,…
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UN International Day to Combat Islamophobia: Hate Crime Reporting
United Nations International Day to Combat Islamophobia 15th March marks the UN International Day to Combat Islamophobia. The United Nations Observances page declares International Days to “educate the general public…
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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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