Equality and Human Rights
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 Organisation, we at Amina MWRC work hard to ensure that all women in Scotland have access to opportunities and resources to fight racism and Islamophobia,…
Read More10 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. To emphasise the importance of a culture that shares stories to build connections, the Amina MWRC team has compiled a list of incredible stories by…
Read MoreAmina’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 compilation of some of the latest engagements. Scottish Parliament Our Officer attended various events held by the Scottish Parliament; October: Black History Month Activities Our…
Read MoreSAH Month: Celebrating All Things South Asian
Fatima Durrani, Amina’s Fundraising and Donations Intern, explores four South Asian things that are popular in Glasgow
Read MoreMyth 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 the importance of the celebration, we would like to see ongoing conversations take place all through the year. The theme for this year was –…
Read MoreMyth 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 words of Black History Month 2022’s website editor, Catherine Ross, “It’s a time for action, not words”. For this month’s contribution, we would therefore encourage…
Read MoreMyth 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 student, I am a registered carer for my mother. She has severe mental health issues including Bipolar Affective Disorder dating back to her youth. Alongside…
Read MoreThe 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 have been ‘The Pressure of Perfection’ and being free of my internal critic. It has been like a dark shadow that’s followed me for most…
Read MoreThe 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 Muslims are perceived in Scotland. The goal has now evolved to supporting healthy relationships more broadly with individuals themselves and each other. What we do…
Read MoreThe Myth of Perfection – Ramadan Reflections
Ramadan Reflections This was my first Ramadan in twenty years – I grew up in more of a cultural Muslim family than religious – I was a teenager when I last fasted. It’s been a month filled with challenges. I felt like a fraud. I’ve never prayed on my own before. I had to pray…
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