Equality and Human Rights
Amina MWRC Public Statement: Islamophobia
27th February 2024 Amina MWRC is deeply concerned by the spread of Islamophobia nationwide. Following our recent Tweets, it is crucial to address the Prime Minister’s refusal to call out…
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Valentine’s Day 2024: Oppose the Rwanda Bill!
What is the Rwanda Bill? The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons in December 2023, and to the House of Lords in January…
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Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week is held each year in the first week of February. This year, the dates fall between Monday, 5th February and Sunday, 11th February…
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World Hijab Day 2024: Veiled in Strength
Today marks World Hijab Day, a global awareness day recognising millions of Muslim Women & Girls who choose to wear the Hijab (Muslim Headscarf) globally. As Scotland’s leading Women Rights…
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10 Incredible Books by Female Muslim & BME Authors
Happy National Storytelling Week! Storytelling Week takes place this year from 29th January – 4th February 2024. The week embraces storytelling as a powerful form of entertainment, inspiration, and art.…
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Amina’s Work in Equality & Human Rights
The Equality and Human Rights Officer within Amina works alongside the Helpline Team on a number of different events and information sharing across Scotland, including delivering training. Here is a…
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SAH Month: Celebrating All Things South Asian
Fatima Durrani, Amina’s Fundraising and Donations Intern, explores four South Asian things that are popular in Glasgow
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Myth of Perfection – Time for Change
PERSONAL REFLECTIONS ON BLACK HISTORY MONTH Ramatu Umar Bako, (Volunteer) Programme Officer, Engagement and Participation at Pachedu Black History Month is historically celebrated in October the world over however, considering…
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Myth of Perfection – A time for action
Black History Month (BHM) is a check in point for where we are on racial inequality. The conversation is ongoing but there is work still to be done. In the…
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Myth of Perfection – Experience as a carer
The myth of perfection is difficult to maintain for all of us, but it is especially difficult when your life includes multiple caring responsibilities. As well as being a postgraduate…
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The Myth of Perfection – The badge of being a divorcee
When contemplating writing this blog, it filled me not only with anxiety but also a feeling of actual dread. The myth of perfection… For me, a more accurate description would…
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The Myth of Perfection – Healthy relationships in the early years
Over the years at Amina, our work in schools has evolved. We used to be funded only to support conversations and connections to be made about how people who are…
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