Equality and Human Rights
Tell Her Story: The White Dove by Soma Devi
For Honour-Based Abuse Awareness Day, Amina MWRC hosted the Tell Her Story Exhibition in collaboration with Glasgow Women’s Library. At the exhibition, we were joined by Soma Devi, author of the White Dove, which tells her story of honour-based oppression and her journey to freedom and safety. Read the blog by Soma Devi below. I…
Read MorePublic Statement: Islamophobic Attacks in London
1st July 2024 Amina MWRC is deeply disturbed by the recent news of a woman in London forcibly removing Muslim women’s headscarves. We condemn this hate crime, and urge the police to give this urgent attention. Islamophobic incidents have been on this rise in recent months, posing a serious threat to Muslim women. We call…
Read MoreThe Rwanda Scheme & Safety of Women
Women’s Rights Experts from Amina MWRC and Engender come together to discuss the safety of women in light of the Rwanda Act. We call on candidates in the General Election to commit to implementing measures to ensure the safety of women.
Read MorePublic Statement: Islamophobia Against Councillor Soryia Siddique
Amina MWRC’s Public Statement on Islamophobia Experienced by Glasgow Councillor Soryia Siddique, urging Politicians & Community Members to speak up against such hatred.
Read MoreMet Gala 2024: Welcome to the Hunger Games
What constitutes “enough”? The year is 2012. The Hunger Games, a dystopian post-apocalyptic movie is released, based on the book by author Suzanne Collins. In a nutshell, the story is set in Panem, a nation divided into 12 districts that compete for scarce resources and opportunity, while those living in the Capitol live extravagant lives.…
Read MoreScottish Charity Awards: Vote for Never Allowed!
We’re excited to announce that our campaign on Extended Family Abuse is a Finalist for SCVO’s Scottish Charity Awards – but we need your help to win!
Vote for Never Allowed: Amina MWRC’s Campaign on In-Law Abuse as Scottish Charity Campaign of the Year! Voting is open until Friday, 24th May.
Read MoreNever Allowed: Ending In-law Abuse in Scotland
In November we launched Never Allowed, our campaign for 16 Days of Action against gender-based violence, conducted in partnership with Syma Ahmed, BME Development Officer at Glasgow Women’s Library. The campaign drew on our research on In-Law Abuse. Throughout out research, the recurring phrase “I was Never Allowed” prompted our digital campaign, highlighting coercive control…
Read MorePublic Statement: Humza Yousaf’s Resignation
Amina MWRC’s public statement on the resignation of former FM Humza Yousaf, the first Muslim leader of Scotland.
Read MorePublic Statement: Michaela Community School’s Prayer Ban
19th April 2024 The High Court’s recent ruling regarding the banning of Muslim Prayer at Michaela Community Schools Trust sets a worrying precedent for Muslims in the UK. As a women’s rights organisation that focuses extensively on inclusion, empowerment and community engagement for Muslim & BME Women in Scotland, Amina MWRC delivers training at Schools…
Read MoreMenstrual Series: Menopause and Spirituality
This Blog focuses on the second of our Menstrual Health workshops – Women Embracing Change: Menopause & Spirituality. The session, held in partnership with Al-Meezan, featured Dr Sahira Dar and Ustadha Nazia Jamil as they explored the medical and spiritual sides of Menopause. As promised, we’ve compiled key information from the event for women who…
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