Equality and Human Rights
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 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 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 MoreBefriending 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 team. To celebrate Befriending Week, Amina MWRC, The Welcoming and Salaam (Edinburgh City Mission) organised an online Befriending Event for Befriending staff and volunteers. The event…
Read MoreTrustees 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 to women’s rights and inclusion with our dedicated trustees. Your hard work and passion help Amina MWRC thrive, and we appreciate all that you do!…
Read MoreWorld Mental Health Day 2024
🌍💜 World Mental Health Day 💜🌍 To mark World Mental Health Day, we held a session for our Women’s Friendship Group on loneliness, with CBT counsellor Juliet Mugwanda. We learned how loneliness impacts mental health and gained tools to manage it, build resilience, and strengthen our connections. A big thank you to Juliet for her support…
Read MoreAnnual General Meeting 2024
On Monday, 7th October, we were joined by our members, board of directors and staff, for the Annual General Meeting, where we launched our Annual Report for the fiscal year of 2023 – 2024. Our Annual Report 2023 – 2024 highlights our key activities within our 4 teams: Read our Annual Report here.
Read MorePalestine: 365 Days of Genocide
7th October 2024 Today marks a year since the attack on 7th October, which Israel has used to justify its genocide in Palestine. In the last 365 days, over 41,600 Palestinians have been killed and more than 96,600 injured, with thousands missing. During this time, Israel has also attacked Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. As Scotland’s…
Read MorePublic Statement: Islamophobic & Racist Attacks
5th August, 2024 Amina MWRC is alarmed and worried by the ongoing Racist and Islamophobic incidents across the UK. Over the past week, we have witnessed disturbing scenes from the Islamophobic marches and riots. The resulting violence, destruction, and instability are a troubling reflection of the current political climate, and harmful narratives promoted by certain…
Read MoreFinalist in The Herald and GenAnalytics Diversity Awards
Exciting News – Amina MWRC has been shortlisted as a Finalist in The Herald and GenAnalytics Diversity Awards, to be held on Friday, 13 September in Glasgow. The Herald Award helps to build awareness of diversity issues, while celebrating organisations and individuals who actively work towards equality for all. Amina – the Muslim Women’s Resource…
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