Public Statement
Public Statement: Racially Aggravated Attack in Walsall
The incident in Walsall of a Minority Ethnic woman being followed and raped is the second racially-aggravated sexual abuse attack recently. It is crucial for us to condemn such actions and stand firm against all forms of hate. Let’s do our part in helping to educate communities and take action to end violence against women…
Read MoreWomen Against the Far Right
Alongside 200 women and organisations, Amina MWRC supports Women Against the Far Right. “The far right do not protect women, they exploit fear and divison to push their own agenda. We stand in solidarity with survivors, with refugees and migrants, and with all women and girls.” – CEO Mariam Ahmed Find out more here.
Read MorePublic Statement: Solidarity with Minority Ethnic Women Against Misogyny and Racism
Amina MWRC is horrified by the recent report of a Sikh woman in Oldbury who was raped and racially abused. This brutal attack is a stark reminder of the violence that is continuously directed towards Minority Ethnic women, who are too often targeted at the intersection of racism and misogyny. Only days earlier in East Renfrewshire, a…
Read MorePublic 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 this motion publicly, and will continue to do so. We welcome the Glasgow Women’s Safety Action Plan and look forward to seeing key partners make…
Read MorePublic 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. We are grateful for her support of Amina, and her many years of dedication to creating a safer and more equal world for all women…
Read MoreCEO 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 Fawziyah Javed case, Extended Family Abuse, and support that is required to help prevent this form of abuse. Mariam also highlighted Sabr, Silence and Struggles,…
Read MorePublic 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 Child (UNCRC) defining marriage under the age of 18 as child marriage, Scotland currently allows marriages from the age of 16. Payzee, a survivor of…
Read MorePublic Statement: Moving Beyond X in 2025
After years of building a community on X, we’ve made the decision to stop using the platform to post our updates. X has become increasingly toxic, with racism and anti-Muslim hate allowed to thrive, which goes against our values of inclusion and respect. Witnessing this has been deeply disheartening, and we can no longer engage…
Read MorePublic 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 the urgent need for community vigilance and systemic support to prevent such tragedies. As an organisation that supports Muslim & BME women, Amina MWRC stands…
Read MoreJasleen Kaur wins the 2024 Turner Prize
Amina MWRC congratulations to Jasleen Kaur for winning the 2024 Turner Prize on Alter Altar in Tramway! Jasleen is an inspirational BME woman who grew up in Pollokshields, which is home to a diverse community of BME people. We applaud Jasleen for her accomplishments, and for advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza during her acceptance…
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